THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ENDERBY
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Present: Mayor Sue Phillips
Councillor Sue Brookes
Councillor Beryl Ludwig
Councillor Hubert van Berkel
Councillor Tony Vetter
Councillor Dee Wejr
Administrator Maggie Knox
Superintendent of Public Works Alf Soros
Planner Rob Smailes (NORD)
Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy
The Press & Public
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Minutes of April 7, 2003
Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor Wejr, that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, held on April 7, 2003, be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED Unanimously
DELEGATION
Maureen Walker
Re: Communities in Bloom
Maureen Walker presented Council with an update on the Communities in Bloom project:
Murray Rossworn
Re: 2002 Audited Statements
Mr. Rossworn provided a summary of the 2002 Audit report and explained specifics of the financial items. He feels that it was a clean report and overall, it was a very positive year for the City.
NEW BUSINESS
OCP Review
The Planner reviewed his memorandum which focused on three issues:
Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes that Council endorse the draft "City of Enderby OCP Review Process" Flowchart and proposed timeframe for the Official Community Plan Review as outlined in the memo from R. Smailes dated April 11, 2003
CARRIED Unanimously
Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Vetter that Councillors Ludwig and Shipmaker be appointed to an Official Community Plan Advisory Committee;
And Further That the Chamber of Commerce and the Heritage Commission each be requested to submit one name for appointment to the Official Community Plan Advisory Committee;
And Further That an advertisement be placed in the local newspaper inviting individuals with interest in economic development, tourism, recreation, heritage conservation and general interest in shaping the future of the City to submit their names for appointment to the Official Community Plan Advisory Committee.
CARRIED Unanimously
Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor Wejr that Council endorse the Consultation Plan for the City of Enderby Official Community Plan review as outlined in the memo from R. Smailes dated April 11, 2003, with the addition of the Chamber of Commerce and the Heritage Commission.
CARRIED Unanimously
Air Quality Monitoring
The Planner, in his capacity of coordinator of the Regional Districts participation of an air quality monitoring program in the North Okanagan, reported that in addition to the air quality monitoring station at the Vernon Science Centre, PM10 (dust) monitoring stations would be located in Enderby, Lumby, and Spallumcheen.
The Planner and the Public Works Superintendent would be locating a specific municipal site in Enderby the following week, and the City would be responsible for changing the filters every 6 days.
BYLAWS Adoption
Revenue Anticipation Bylaw No. 1322
A Bylaw to Provide for the Borrowing of Money in Anticipation of Revenue
Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor Wejr that Revenue Anticipation Bylaw No. 1322 be reconsidered and adopted.
CARRIED Unanimously
Schedule of Fees Bylaw No. 1280, 2000 Amendment Bylaw No. 1323
A Bylaw to Amend the Schedule of Fees
Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes that Schedule of Fees Bylaw No. 1280, 2000 Amendment Bylaw No. 1323 be reconsidered and adopted.
CARRIED Unanimously
BYLAWS 3 Readings
2003 2007 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1324
Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Wejr that 2003 2007 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1324 be read a first time by title only and given first reading.
CARRIED Unanimously
Discussion: Preliminary research for entrance signs to the City indicate a price of $10 $15,000 per sign. As a design has not yet been chosen, it was consensus of Council to advertise for a design and obtain price quotes this year and then budget for construction of signs in 2004. As cost of advertising will be minimal, there is no need to amend bylaw.
Discussion occurred with respect to budgeting for major road upgrades.
Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Vetter that 2003 2007 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1324 be read a second time and carried through to three readings.
CARRIED Unanimously
Annual Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1325
Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that Annual Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1325 be read a first time by title only and carried through to three readings.
CARRIED Unanimously
Sewer Frontage Tax Bylaw No. 1326
Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Wejr that Sewer Frontage Tax Bylaw No. 1326 be read a first time by title only and carried through to three readings.
CARRIED Unanimously
Sewer Rates Bylaw No. 1327
Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes that Sewer Rates Bylaw No. 1327 be read a first time by title only and carried through to three readings.
CARRIED Unanimously
Water Frontage Tax Bylaw No. 1328
Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that Water Frontage Tax Bylaw No. 1328 be read a first time by title only and carried through to three readings.
CARRIED Unanimously
Water Rates Bylaw No. 1329
Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that Water Rates Bylaw No. 1329 be read a first time by title only and carried through to three readings.
CARRIED Unanimously
CORRESPONDENCE
Municipal Finance Authority April 3, 2003
Re: Annual General Meeting Summary
Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the correspondence be received and filed.
CARRIED Unanimously
Ministry of Health Services April 8, 2003
Re: Rural Programs 02/04 A Guide for Rural Physician Programs in B.C.
Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor Brookes that the correspondence be received and filed.
CARRIED Unanimously
UBCM April 11, 2003
Re: In the House Provincial Policy Update
Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that the correspondence be received and filed.
CARRIED Unanimously
REPORTS
2002 Audited Financial Statements
Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the report be received and filed.
CARRIED Unanimously
Councillor Ludwig
Councillor Ludwig attended a meeting of the North Okanagan Regional Transit System. The Riverwalk Café will be selling tickets and the old IGA parking lot will be designated a bus stop.
Administrator
A reminder was presented to Council for the Community to Community Forum meeting on May 14th at Chief Gloria Morgans home. Council is expected to contribute appetizers and meat dishes to the pot luck meal.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Councillor Ludwig, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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MAYOR ADMINISTRATOR