Present: Mayor Sue Phillips

Councillor Sue Brookes

Councillor Beryl Ludwig

Councillor Earl Shipmaker

Councillor Hubert van Berkel

Councillor Dee Wejr

Administrator Maggie Knox

Superintendent of Public Works Alf Soros

Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy

The Press & Public

Minutes of Public Hearing July 14, 2003

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Wejr, that the minutes of the Public Hearing, held on July 14, 2003, be adopted as circulated.

The following amendments were requested to the minutes as presented:

Page 5: Spelling correction to "Strategic" under the heading Kingfisher Boat Launch.

Page 7: Spelling correction to "adjusting" under motion to reduce contingency fund.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, held on July 14, 2003 be adopted as amended.

The following amendment was requested to the minutes as presented:

Page 10: The word "be" to be inserted to read: "Such fire and watch surveillance is to be maintained until November 15, 2003".

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the minutes of Special Meeting of July 16, 2003 be adopted as amended.

Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1333

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Wejr that Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1333 be reconsidered and adopted.

Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services

Re: UBCM appointments to meet with Cabinet Ministers

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that appointments be arranged to meet with Minister of Transportation to discuss the traffic problem in Enderby, Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services, Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection, Minister of Forests, and the Solicitor General to discuss the Mardan situation.

CARRIED Unanimously

Re: The Future of the Coquihalla Highway

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

CARRIED Unanimously

Re: "Our Town" Promotional Video — shared expense

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that the City provide funding to the Enderby and District Chamber of Commerce for the "Our Town" Video in the amount of $663.40.

CARRIED Unanimously

Re: Mabel Lake Boat Ramp

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the merits of delaying item be opened for discussion.

CARRIED Unanimously

Discussion:

Although not a Parks and Rec item, it will impact the budget and property taxes. It was consensus of Council to stand by its decision to postpone a decision on the item until after the Strategic Planning Session of Enderby/Area F Services Committee in September.

Re: Legion Days Pancake Breakfast and Parade

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that permission be granted to the Legion to block off streets for parade route and pancake breakfast on September 1, 2003.

CARRIED Unanimously

Devon Estates Limited

Re: Renewal of Lease — 907 George Street

Discussion:

This site is the parking lot behind City Hall. Imperial Oil is willing to renew the lease for 5 years at a cost of $10. However, property taxes of $2400 per year are paid for by the City. The assessment authority has disallowed exemption on this property. Several options were discussed including non-renewal of lease, providing parking for a fee, issuing parking permits to local businesses, and renewing the lease and continuing to provide free parking on the site. Although the lease expires August 31, extension of the deadline is not expected to be an issue.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that a decision on the issue be delayed until the next scheduled meeting on September 2, 2003.

CARRIED Unanimously

Councillor Shipmaker

There has been an anomaly with a property excluded from the joint fire protection area of the Shuswap River Fire Protection District. It is believed that the property in question was on Crown land at the time the boundaries were made. The process for inclusion takes approximately one year and the property owners are asking to have their property included in the interim. It was pointed out that firefighters have no WCB and accident insurance outside of the district.

Councillor Shipmaker requested that the Water and Sewer Committee review Stantec’s report regarding the supply of water to the Spallumcheen Indian Band RV Park as they are experiencing difficulties in obtaining groundwater.

Councillor Brookes commented on strong attendance at the Charity Carnival on Friday evening.

Councillor Ludwig attended the Police Financing workshop in Kamloops on July 15^th, and the Communities in Bloom potluck dinner on July 22^nd.

The Council’s booth at the Charity Carnival earned $36 revenue. It was consensus that the funds be held over and added to next year’s revenue.

Councillor Ludwig reminded Council of the IPE Parade on August 30^th.

Mayor Phillips attended the Police Financing Workshop in Kamloops on July 15^th.

Funding for the Community Health Centre has been announced. Mayor Phillips sought clarification from Council that $1,000,000 annually had been announced at the meeting July 7^th with IHA Officials.

Mayor Phillips met with MLA George Abbott who ensured that the City has done all it can do in regards to the Mardan situation. The owner will apply for a controlled trench burn. Council will lobby for this burn at the UBCM Convention.

The Charity Carnival was a great success with the Communities in Bloom group earning in excess of $2700 at the Art Can Auction. Accolades were extended to the committee who organized the event.

In addition to prepared reports, the Administrator added two more items to her General Report:

1) Emergency Coordinator for the City of Armstrong, Township of Spallumcheen and the City of Enderby has resigned effective August 14, 2003.

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Shipmaker that Maggie Knox be appointed Interim Emergency Coordinator for the City of Enderby.

CARRIED Unanimously

2) The Administrator has been asked by Adopt a Highway and Changing Lanes (a car pool data base) to speak to Council. No invitation from Council was extended to either group.

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the Administrator’s Report on Police Financing, the Administrator’s General Report, and the July 2003 Revenue and Expenditure Report be received and filed.

CARRIED Unanimously

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

CARRIED Unanimously

On a motion by Councillor Wejr the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

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