THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ENDERBY

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday, April 21, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Present: Mayor Sue Phillips
Councillor Brad Case
Councillor Howie Cyr
Councillor Beryl Ludwig
Councillor Earl Shipmaker
Councillor Tony Vetter
Councillor Dee Wejr

Administrator Barry Gagnon
Treasurer Geri Ferguson
Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy
The Press and Public

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

An “In-Camera” meeting was requested to discuss a land matter under Unfinished Business.

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Vetter that the agenda be approved as amended.
Carried Unanimously

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting of April 7, 2008

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Case that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 7, 2008 be adopted as circulated.
Carried Unanimously

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Murray Rossworn Inc, - Correspondence dated February 14, 2008
Re: Audit Comments

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the correspondence be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

Ministry of Agriculture and Lands - Correspondence dated April 14, 2008
Re: Response to Meat Inspection Regulation correspondence

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Cyr that the correspondence be received and filed.
Defeated

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Wejr that a letter be forwarded to the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands to request that farm gate sales be exempt from the Meat Inspection Regulation as the regulations do not support and preserve the viability of “local” producers.
Carried Unanimously

License of Occupation / Encroachment Agreement
Re: 907 Belvedere Street and 904 Maud Street

Councillor Shipmaker declared a conflict and left the meeting.

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that Council authorize the issuance of a License of Occupation to Irene Novak and Case Holdings Ltd. on Lot 29, Plan 211, DL 150, LD 25 (907 Belvedere Street) and Herman Drescher on Lot 25, Plan B7280, DL 150, LD 25 (904 Maud Street).
Carried Unanimously

Councillor Shipmaker returned to the meeting.

BYLAWS - 3 Readings

Sewer Frontage Tax Bylaw No. 1412, 2008

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Vetter that Sewer Frontage Tax Bylaw No. 1412, 2008 be introduced and given three readings.
Carried Unanimously

Water Frontage Tax Bylaw No. 1413, 2008

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Wejr that Water Frontage Tax Bylaw No. 1413, 2008 be introduced and given three readings.
Carried Unanimously

Sanitary Sewer Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 1348, 2004 Amendment Bylaw No. 1414, 2008

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Cyr that Sanitary Sewer Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 1348, 2004 Amendment Bylaw No, 1414, 2008 be introduced and given three readings.
Carried Unanimously

Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No, 1393, 2007 Amendment Bylaw No. 1415, 2008

Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor Wejr that Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 1393, 2007 Amendment Bylaw 1415, 2008 be introduced and given three readings.
Carried Unanimously

2008 - 2012 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1416, 2008

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Cyr that 2008 - 2012 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1416, 2008 be introduced and given three readings.
Carried Unanimously

Annual Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1417, 2008

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Shipmaker that Annual Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1417, 2008 be introduced and given three readings.
Carried Unanimously

REPORTS

Councillor Case

Councillor Case reported that the stumps have been ground and clean up is almost complete at the RV Park and ballpark. Netting is expected to be installed this week to alleviate the problem of home run balls leaving the park.


Councillor Shipmaker

Councillor Shipmaker reported that Interior Health Association has a full time recruiter. Enderby is fortunate to have the Community Health Centre, as it is a popular facility for doctors.

Enderby/Area F Services Committee:
- Recreation Excellence is mandated to provide marketing for the arena. As bookings are full at this facility, the Committee will be reviewing the marketing plan.
- There are no soccer or minor ball programs.
- The curling club has requested another reduction in rent. The rent was reduced 5 years ago and membership is lower than it was at that time. Current rent does not meet the cost of utilities.

Building Permit Detail Report - March 2008

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Vetter that the correspondence be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

NEW BUSINESS

Air Quality Workshop

Councillor Cyr has been registered to attend this workshop.

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the Chief Administrative Officer or Mayor be authorized to approve attendance to workshops subject to budget provision.
Carried Unanimously

Mutual Aid Agreement - Ranchero/Deep Creek Voluntary Fire Department and the Enderby/Shuswap River Fire District

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Cyr that the City agree to extend the Mutual Aid Agreement between the Ranchero/Deep Creek Voluntary Fire Department and the Enderby/Shuswap River Fire District under the same terms and conditions to December 31, 2008.
Carried Unanimously

Charlie Wyse, MLA - Correspondence dated April 9, 2008
Re: Bill 7, the Local Government Statutes Amendment Act

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Vetter that the correspondence be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

Amendments to Financial Plans
Re: Revenue Disclosure Statement

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the Revenue Disclosure Statement be received and accepted.
Carried Unanimously

Refuse Rates for Secondary Suites

Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor Case that Water and Sanitary Sewer Rates Bylaws be amended so that single family dwellings with suites are charged a rate of 1.4 times the rate charged to single family dwellings without suites; and

FURTHER that secondary suites continue to pay a rate equivalent to the single-family dwelling rate for refuse and recycling.
Carried Unanimously

Okanagan Partnership - Correspondence dated April 15, 2008
Re: Leadership Forum on Affordable Housing

Councillor Vetter expressed an interest in attending. A preferred date of May 16 will be communicated to the organizers if the event.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD

Jackie Pearase of the North Valley Echo sought clarification on the garbage and recycle units for secondary suites. Suites will be charged the same as a single family dwelling for garbage and recycling. Water and sewer rates will be 1.4 times the rate for single-family dwellings.

Gardner Shaw of 115 Cliffview Drive queried when the secondary suites bylaw would be adopted. A public relations campaign is needed and free advice provided by the building department is part of the process. It is expected that the bylaw will be ready for adoption within the next couple of months.

CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Case that Council hold a meeting closed to the public in order to discuss one or more topics under Section 90 of the Community Charter.
Carried Unanimously

ADJOURNMENT

The regular meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.


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