Present: Mayor Phillips

Councillor Sue Brookes

Councillor Beryl Ludwig

Councillor Earl Shipmaker

Councillor Hubert van Berkel

Councillor Tony Vetter

Councillor Dee Wejr

Administrator Maggie Knox

Treasurer Geri Ferguson

Public Works Superintendent Alf Soros

Planner Rob Smailes, NORD

Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy

The Press & Public

Minutes of April 5, 2004

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, held on April 5, 2004, be adopted as circulated.

Carried Unanimously

Enderby and District Chamber of Commerce

Re: Community Tourism Essentials Workshop

• Barbara Smith of Tourism British Columbia addressed Council on the importance of "branding" to Enderby’s economic development.
• Business prospects usually come to a prospective town as a visitor first before bringing their business and family into town.
• Branson, Missouri was used as an example of a small town that successfully "branded" itself as a live music festival destination.
• A positioning statement, image, and delivery of promise is crucial to the success of marketing the City.
• Tourism is not just a Chamber issue. It will be necessary to include City Council and the Spallumcheen Band in development of the branding.
• This project is intended to be a long-term endeavour, not a short term fix. Commitment of resources, both human and financial, will be required to ensure success

A workshop is being planned between the Chamber of Commerce, Spallumcheen Indian Band, and City Council. Judy Dangel will confirm date and time of either May 18 or 19. A joint venture proposal will be presented in writing to the City.

Enderby in Bloom

• CiB is taking their hanging basket project a step further in an effort to lose the image that CiB is only about flowers.
• CiB represents economic development, tourism, retail, and making the community a better place to live.
• Step 1: On May 2 there will be a cleanup of the highway corridor. Volunteers are encouraged to show up on Sunday, May 2 with their gardening implements. The cleanup will be from Enderby Glass to the Spallumcheen store.
• Step 2: The basket and planter program is being developed to entice traffic to stop in Enderby. More information will be brought forward as the project develops.

Enderby and District Chamber of Commerce

Re: Community Tourism Essentials Workshop

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the information be received and filed.

Carried Unanimously

Re: Hanging Basket Project

Discussion:

• Watering of the baskets will be responsibility of CiB. If needed, the City’s wagon will be made available to assist with watering.

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that approval in principal be granted to Enderby in Bloom to locate poles for hanging baskets on City property.

Carried Unanimously

Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1342, 2004

Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor Wejr that Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1342, 2004 be reconsidered and adopted.

Carried Unanimously

Development Variance Permit 04-0214-END-DVP

Bradley (Lulu’s Restaurant) — 707 George Street

The Planner provided background information on the application.

Mr. Bradley addressed Council as follows:

• He has been a resident of Enderby since 1989 and owner of the subject property since 1992.
• This character heritage building is one of the more attractive buildings on George Street. The patio being proposed will enhance the heritage of the building, adding value to both the business and the community.
• Highway development has been promised for many years and could very well be many years before it occurs. The construction of the patio will be made in such a way as to allow for a covenant should that be necessary.

Carried Unanimously

Donald and Annie Cook — 163 Brickyard Road

The Planner provided background information on this application.

The Administrator read a letter from Stanley and Blanche Bordenuik of 165 Brickyard Road stating their objection to the construction and questioning the lot line of the Cook’s property.

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Brookes that the Development Variance for Lot 1, D.L. 150, K. (formerly O.) D.Y.D., Plan 27571 to reduce the setback for an eave projection at the northeast corner of the single family dwelling pursuant to Section 402.2.b of the City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw 966 from 1 metre to 0.81 metres from the interior side property line be approved.

Carried Unanimously

E. & K. Fabische — 130 Cliffview Lane

The Planner reviewed the background information and recommended that legal advice be obtained due to the complexities of this application.

Discussion:

• There are legal obligations to the tenants under the Strata Property Act.
• This parcel of land is the only one designated for a mobile home park.
• There may be encroachment issues during development.
• Costs of obtaining legal advice would be the responsibility of the City.
• Ground water drainage issues will need to be addressed prior to development.

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Vetter that a bylaw be prepared to rezone Lot A, D.L. 150, K.D.Y.D., Plan 35976 from Residential Mobile Home Park Zone (R.5) to Residential Single Family Zone (R.1-A) and that said bylaw be given First Reading only; and further that legal opinion be sought on the impacts to the tenants of stratification and the responsibilities of Council in approving the conversion to an R.1-A subdivision.

Carried

Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Re: "New Deal" for Municipalities

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes that the correspondence be received and filed.

Carried Unanimously

Re: Significant Projects Streamlining Act & Civil Liability Law Changes

Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor Brookes that the correspondence be received and filed.

Carried Unanimously

Re: Request for Delegation

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that North Okanagan — Shuswap School District #83 be granted twenty minutes to present as a delegation Council on May 3, 2004.

Carried Unanimously

Meeting with Spallumcheen Band

Alternate Dates

The Spallumcheen Band presented a selection of alternate dates to a meeting they wish to schedule with Council. The consensus of Council is to advise the Spallumcheen Indian Band that Wednesday, May 12 at 10:00 a.m. is the preferred date and time.

In addition to the written report, the Administrator advised Council that the discovery of a prior deficit has reduced the surplus, which will necessitate a further meeting of Council as a Committee of the Whole.

The Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 27at 7:00 p.m.

Re: City of Enderby Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1339, 2004 and City of Enderby Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1340, 2004

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Vetter that Council reconsider the motions made February 2, 2004 re: City of Enderby Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1339, 2004 and City of Enderby Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1340, 2004.

Defeated

Councillor Wejr

• The Centennial Committee has requested the assistance of the City staff for typing and photocopy of invitations, notices, correspondence, etc.
• There will be advertising done to generate interest in the celebrations.
• The Committee is seeking input and suggestions for celebration events and is also requesting that Council come forth with their suggestions.
• The Centennial Committee is requesting that $2,000 be budgeted in 2004 and $10,000 be budgeted in 2005 by the City for Centennial Celebrations.
• The budget items will be addressed in the Committee of the Whole meeting on April 27.

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the City support the Centennial Committee by providing staff support.

Carried Unanimously

• Councillor Ludwig attended an Official Community Plan Committee meeting, and the Ministry of Transportation meeting held today.
• The new transit bus schedule has departures from Enderby at 6:40 am, 8:50 am, and 2:20 pm with a return at 6:10 pm. The Salmon Arm service is not yet established.
• Councillor Ludwig is still working on the skit to be performed by Council during the Centennial celebrations.

• Mayor Phillips advised that spring chipping and leaf pick-up is taking place on April 20 & 21 for the west side, and April 22 & 23 for the east side. Unfortunately NORD advertised the event in the Morning Star on March 21 and 28 and did not place the ad in the local newspaper.
• Mayor Phillips attended the RCMP Victim’s Assistance Volunteer appreciation dinner.

• The Administrator reminded Council that OMMA registration forms must be submitted to the Clerk-Typist by Tuesday, April 20.
• A Goals and Objectives session for the 2005 Annual Report is scheduled for May 17 from 8:00 — 12:00.

Public Works Superintendent advised Council that there will be representatives from the Ministry of Land, Water and Air Protection touring the infrastructure projects on April 20.

Jackie Pearase of the North Valley Echo asked for names of the local persons employed by K-9 Animal Control Services. The person originally in their employ voluntarily left, and it is unknown who her replacement is.

Jackie Pearase also commented on the lack of information available regarding the spring chipping and leaf pick-up program. The NORD office did not advertise the program in the local newspaper.

Duncan Walker asked if the Vernon Regional Transit System is accountable for the increased service by providing reports. He was informed that reports are provided and that the service was approved for a one year period to provide enough time to determine if the service is being utilized.

Willem Fryters of 118 Northern Crescent requested that signage be obtained from Ministry of Transportation stating that the use of engine brakes is not permitted in urban areas.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig, that Council hold a meeting closed to the public in order to discuss one or more topics under Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.

Carried Unanimously

On a motion by Councillor Vetter the regular meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

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