2 Terrace Review — Report released on meeting between MLA, council TERRACE — An outline of a recent closed meeting between Skeena MLA Dave Parker and city council’s Committee of the Whole was released last week in the form of a “Report of the In-Camera Committee of the Whole meeting with the Honor- able Dave Parker’. The report provides an overview of the council’s current position on issues such as Kitselas access, the pool expansion project, Shames Mountain, economic develop- ment, replacement of the correc- tions center, the North Coast Wednesday, August 3, 1988 Development Region and the Sustut timber supply area. by Tod Strachan The meeting began with Mayor Jack Talstra recapping the history of the city’s recent at- tempts to enter into a cost- sharing agreement with the pro- vince in order to upgrade Halliwell Ave., and the city’s concerns regarding access to the Kitselas area for logging pur- poses. At the same time, the possi- bility of developing a cost- sharing program with a variety of agencies in order to upgrade North Sparks St. and provide access to the Kitselas area came up for discussion. Some of the agencies suggested were the Ministry of Indian and Northern Affairs, the Ministry of Forests, the Ministry of Highways and local forest companies. Parker responded to the discussion by saying he would do his utmost to assist the city obtain Section 88 forestry fund- ing to upgrade the Kitselas/ Day cares don’t qualify for city tax exemption TERRACE — Out of three re- cent applications to city council for property tax exemptions, on- ly one has been granted. Council accepted a Finance committee report last week that recom- mended granting an exemption for the Terrace Child Develop- ment Centre, but denied applica- tions from the Terrace Day Care Association on Kalum St. and the Sunshine Family Day Care on Park Ave. According to the report the Terrace Day Care is a non-profit Gas leak repaired A small propane leak at Ter- race Mohawk was repaired over the weekend without incident, according to manager Ken Miller, and it was business as usual on Tuesday morning. Miller says that a leaking manhole cover was detected on Saturday morning, necessitating the repair. He says that when the leak was discovered a steel pipe was laid to carry propane remaining in the tank about 50 feet across the ground and about 15 feet in- to the air, where it was burned off, He says that once emptied, Nass chief dies at 64 James Gosnell, a Nisga’a hereditary chief and one of the strongest political voices for the Nisga’a people, died last week- end in Prince Rupert hospital at the age of 64. The cause was pancreatic cancer. Gosnell, a commercial fisher- man and lifelong resident of the Nass Valley, achieved national prominence during the 1970’s as # native leader, He is best known for a remark made to former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, who asked Gosnell what his defi- nition of aboriginal title was at a Constitutional conference. Gosnell replied, ‘It means we own the land: lock, stock and barrel.” A funeral and settlement feast for Gosnell will be held in New Aiyansh on Friday. Wrong theater In a story on page 14 of the July 27, 1988 Terrace Review we said popcorn for the concession at the Terrace Children’s Festival will be donated by the Terrace Little Theatre. In fact, it will be contributed by the Tillicum Twin Theatres. Our apologies to the folks at Tillicum. the cover was repaired on Mon- day and the tank was refilled and tested on Tuesday morning. Miller says that because the tank was nearly empty at the time the amount of propane lost was insignificant and there was never any danger to residents. He says the cover is normally used for inspecting the tank about once every 10 years. Lo Prec. 18 6.8mm rain 12 trace of rain 9 nil 11. 4.2mm rain 17 trace of rain 10 nil 11 trace of rain organization under the Societies Act but doesn’t qualify for an exemption under section 400 of the Municipal Act as it relates to permissive tax exemptions. The report also notes that the Sunshine Family Day Care is assessed by the B.C. Assessment Authority as a Class 6 Business and suggests the property owner should approach that body with regard to having the property assessed as residential in con- junction with business use. City treasurer Keith Norman explained that the basic dif- ference in granting exemptions is that the Child Development Centre is operated with public funds, while day care centers are primarily supported only by users. Forecast: Midweek to the weekend it will be cloudy with afternoon showers. Afternoon highs to 18, overnight lows to 11. Weather report July 25-July 31 Real Estate dubious. The original price, selling price. market is invaluable. OFFICE: 635-6361 ! am here to help! By Hans Stach REALTOR “WRONG PRICING LOGIC If you try to sell your home yourself, how do you set a realistic price? Most people base their price tags on the only facts known to them: original price, cost of Im- provements, and hoped-for profit. Then they adjust to bring their figure in line with what they think similar homes are bringing. Sounds reasonable, but three of the basic facts are irrevelent, and the fourth is highly improvements, and hoped-for profit oniy determine whether you gain or lose, but they have nothing to do with the right price to produce a sale. Prices of other homes may give you some clue to the market, but most of the time you only hear of the asking price. If it’s not a realistic price, It won’t be the How then do you set a realistic price? By consulting a local agent whose business it is to know how much property can bring and will bring. His knowledge of the it there is anything | can do to help you in the field of real estate, please phone, or drop in at: CENTURY 21 Wightman & Smith Realty Ltd. 3227 Kalum Street, Terrace, 8.C. HOME: 635-5739 North Sparks/Halliwell corri- dor. On the subject of pool expan- sion, Talstra told Parker that the project, estimated at $512,000 less the $162,000 Expo Legacy Grant, had been approved by the electorate by referendum last November. However, tenders received had escalated the pro- ject to the $800,000 mark and the city was now considering its options and whether or not to proceed. They asked Parker if they could reallocate the legacy funds but were told to approach the appropriate personnel in Victoria before doing so. Other- wise, he warned, the city could lose the grant. The city’s Economic Develop- ment Strategist, John Pousette, talked about the update of the official community plan and in particular, the committee touch- ed on street development, gravi- ty water expansion and water- shed development, and a regional district watershed management scheme. Pousette also questioned Parker about the city obtaining the former Kitsumkalum ski hill recreation area for the develop- ment of a demonstration forest, but Parker replied that industry, the school system and the pro- vincial government will work together in educating the public on forestry and silviculture con- cerns, Parker said he was concerned about removal of land from the forest base in the province but felt that such lands should not be turned over to organizations such as the city or the regional district for the purposes of developing a demonstration forest. Also relating to economic concerns was a discussion on the expansion of economic develop- ment lands in the area. Talstra stated that Terrace has a fairly high rate of taxation and the city must move towards ex- panding its industrial tax base. He suggested to Parker that this could be done by expanding the city boundaries to include ex- isting rural industrial lands but added that it was necessary to keep any expansion as close to the city as possible. Pousette described some pro- jects currently underway that are intended to attract industry to the area — projects such as the catalogue of employers, industry and service partners which outlines products, services and educational services available. He said it is critical that Ter- race maintain and expand its im- age as a transportation corridor and in that regard is keeping astride of airport improvements as well as highways and tourism. Parker said that the city should also be looking at the promotion of the upgrading of the CN rail line to Kitimat in order to pro- continued on page 28 s Lh Se ARIES Mar.21-Apr. 19 TAURUS Apr. 20-May 20 GEMINI May 21-June 20) CANCER June 21-July 22 LEO July 23-Aug. 22 VIRGO Aug. 23-Sepi. 22 LIBRA Sept.23-Oct. 22 SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21 SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dee. 21 CAPRICORN Dee. 22-Jan. 19 of concern, AQUARIUS A change in Jan. 20-Feb, 18 Forecast Perlod: 8/7- 8/13/88 There should be much enjoyment in leisure time | activities, Too much enthusiasm for fun and - gamescould hurt. Productive activity at home base improves family relations. Avoid making changes that could threaten thestatus quo. Travel is favored but do drive with care. Make sure everyone buckles up, especially the children. A business venture looks very promising, Keepa close watch on the cost run, Signs point toa winner, Push for personal and business advantages. 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