Present: Mayor Sue Phillips

Councillor Sue Brookes

Councillor Beryl Ludwig

Councillor Earl Shipmaker

Councillor Hubert van Berkel

Councillor Tony Vetter

Councillor Dee Wejr

Administrator Maggie Knox

Superintendent of Public Works Alf Soros

Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy

The Press & Public

Minutes of Public Hearing of March 17, 2003

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig, that the minutes of the Public Hearing, held on March 17, 2003, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED Unanimously

Minutes of March 17, 2003

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Brookes that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 17, 2003 be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED Unanimously

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1321

North Enderby Distribution Ltd.

Discussion occurred regarding the proposed expansion of the Riverwalk along this property. Public Works Superintendent believes that there is room for the path and noted that the Planner did not express a concern.

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the existing highway reserve covenant be maintained, allowing the applicant to develop and use the property in accordance with the documents registered against the Title; and further that the matter be reviewed in conjunction with the review of the Official Community Plan.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1321 be reconsidered and adopted.

CARRIED

Revenue Anticipation Bylaw No. 1322

A Bylaw to Provide for the Borrowing of Money in Anticipation of Revenue

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Wejr that Revenue Anticipation Bylaw No. 1322 be read a first time by title only and carried through to three readings.

CARRIED Unanimously

Schedule of Fees Bylaw No. 1280, 2000 Amendment Bylaw No. 1323, 2003

A Bylaw to Amend the Schedule of Fees

Discussion: Although the $350. fee would not cover any serious damage to City property, it is an incentive to the builder to clean up the site after construction.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes that Schedule of Fees Bylaw No. 1280, 2000 Amendment Bylaw No. 1323, 2003 be read a first time by title only and carried through to three readings.

CARRIED

Elmer Halvorson — March 17, 2003

Victor Shewchuk, Inspector (NORD) — March 26, 2003

Re: West Nile Virus

It was noted that any action could only be proposed by a Council member who voted in the majority when the issue was last considered.

Bob Cowan — Drill Hall Committee — March 25, 2003

Re: Drill Hall Bookings

Discussion: City Hall staff did bookings for the Drill Hall in the past. Staff is not in a position however to monitor clean up of the facility.

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Shipmaker that City Hall staff will arrange bookings, collect fees and arrange for keys for the Drill Hall during the Museum renovations.

CARRIED Unanimously

Enderby and District Community Resource Centre

Re: Request for Letter of Support

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes that a letter of support be issued in support of the proposal of the Enderby and District Community Resource Centre for development of a Family Place in Enderby to deliver parenting programs to families requiring this service.

CARRIED Unanimously

BC Buildings Corporation — March 27, 2003

Re: Covenant on 207 George Street

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the request be reviewed in conjunction with the review of the Official Community Plan.

CARRIED Unanimously

Interior Health — March 24, 2003

Re: Interior Health Bus in Enderby

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

CARRIED Unanimously

NORD — March 26, 2003

Re: North Okanagan Regional Transit System Welcome

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

CARRIED Unanimously

UBCM Police Cost Task Force — March 13, 2003

Re: Rural/Small Communities Police Costs

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seonded by Councillor van Berkel that the correspondence be received and filed.

CARRIED Unanimously

Auxiliary and Reserve Peace Officer Association — March 16, 2003

Re: Auxiliary Policing

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

CARRIED Unanimously

UBCM

Re: In the House — March 21, 2003

In the House — March 28, 2003

Township of Langley — March 21, 2003

Re: Farm Property Classifications within Residential Areas

Federation of Canadian Municipalities — March 23, 2003

Re: Improving the Quality of Life in Canadian Municipalities

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that the correspondence be received and filed.

CARRIED Unanimously

I. W. A. — March 26, 2003

Re: BC Forest Policy Reform

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

CARRIED

Enderby and District Chamber of Commerce — March 3, 2003

Re: Business and Economic Development

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that a letter be sent to the Enderby and District Chamber of Commerce advising them that the City does not have a business and economic committee, and that Council wishes to support their Committee with Councillor Shipmaker serving as the City’s representative.

CARRIED Unanimously

My Community — Neighbourhood Indeed — February 20, 2003

Re: Request for use of City Logo

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that the City adopt a policy similar to that of the District of Sicamous for use of Enderby’s official Logo.

CARRIED Unanimously

Mitigation Plan for Regional District of North Okanagan Service Withdrawal and Electoral Area Core Services — March 16, 2003

Discussion: The City will no longer have representation on planning matters outside of the City boundaries. Acceptance of the request will lower the City’s costs.

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Vetter that the City support the mitigation plan concerning the regional development services, the electoral area services core initiative and the strategic planning for Silver Star based on the cost sharing of 1/3 by the Province and 1/3 by the Silver Star Mountain Resorts Ltd. subject to:

1. the municipalities exiting from the RDNO Electoral Area Planning Service;
2. the municipalities supporting the Electoral Area Core Services model as presented to the Regional Board; and
3. the municipalities authorizing maximum delegation of authority including those matters that the Regional District is currently lobbying the Province for authority of delegation relative to the Core Services Initiative.

Administrator — March 21, 2003

Re: Encroachments on City Sidewalks

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Brookes that a policy similar to that of the City of Revelstoke be presented in draft form to the Enderby and District Chamber of Commerce for their comment.

CARRIED Unanimously

Water Main Extension — Gunther Ellison (NORD) — April 1, 2003

Discussion: Properties would be assessed user fees and equivalent of frontage taxes. One meter would be used to invoice NORD who would then collect from the user. Public Works Superintendent advised that there may be certain days when water supply might be a concern, but the improvements being made to the pumping system, which would be paid for by NORD, will actually benefit some city residents.

Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor Wejr that Council confirm that the City of Enderby is prepared to supply water to a local service area within the Regional District of North Okanagan in the area known as Gunther Ellison, subject to the review of the final design by the City’s engineers and all costs being borne by the Regional District.

CARRIED Unanimously

Councillor van Berkel

Councillor van Berkel attended the opening of the Granville Get-Away Geriatric Day Care Program.

Councillor Brookes acknowledged the excellent turnout of Councillors to the Meals to Wheels volunteer serving.

There were excellent suggestions that arose from the Chamber of Commerce "Think Tank" session.

A meeting of the RCMP Community Consultative Committee was attended. It was noted that Grad night is June 6, and Prom night is May 19. The Spallumcheen Indian Band will be participating in the COPS program.

Councillor Wejr attended the Chamber of Commerce "Think Tank" session.

Councillor Ludwig attended four functions — Chamber of Commerce "Think Tank" session, Meals to Wheels volunteer serving, Communities in Bloom meeting, and North Okanagan Regional Transit meeting.

A lunch meeting is scheduled with Communities in Bloom and the Public Works Superintendent on Wed. April 9. A fund raising venture is being proposed to have stainless steel garbage cans painted and auctioned off on July 1.

Mayor Phillips attended a Lions Club dinner where the issue of the pool repair was discussed. The Lions Club is concerned about the pool and will be making every effort to ensure that it is repaired.

A meeting of the Streets and Sidewalks Committee will take place on Monday, April 14 at 5:00 pm.

An e-mail was received from Warren Eades advising of a meeting on Thursday, April 10 at 7:00 to discuss bringing back a Guiding and Scouting Program to Enderby.

A budget meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 14 at 5:30.

Jackie Pearase

Ms. Pearase queried as to the time line on the use of the City logo policy.

Administrator informed Ms. Pearase that My Community — Neighbourhood Indeed will be contacted tomorrow and given permission to use the City’s logo as per the new policy.

Ms. Pearase questioned whether the encroachment policy will include hanging items such as signs and flowering baskets.

At this point, the policy is being introduced to cover concerns over the City’s liability issues.

Mr. Walker questioned whether the City has met with the Spallumcheen Band concerning the sign at the south end of the City.

The City and the Band have not yet met on this issue.

Will cement garbage cans be installed all along the main street to the river?

The cans that were installed last week were replacements. As they are quite expensive, it may take some time before additional cans are available.

Mr. Walker stated that lighting by the bridge is inadequate.

BC Hydro has been contacted about this issue.

On a motion by Councillor Wejr, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

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