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

The Mayor and Councillors made the Oath of Office, by solemn affirmation, before Administrator Maggie Knox.

Minutes of Public Hearing of November 18, 2002

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig, that the minutes of the Public Hearing, held on November 18, 2002, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED Unanimously

Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 18, 2002

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Wejr, that the minutes of the Regular Meeting, held on November 18, 2002, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED Unanimously

Development Cost Charges Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1313

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Brookes, that Development Cost Charges Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1313 be reconsidered and adopted.

CARRIED Unanimously

Emergency Measures Bylaw No. 1314

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes that Emergency Measures Bylaw No. 1314 be introduced and read a first time by title only and carried through to three readings.

CARRIED Unanimously

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the City of Enderby enter into an agreement with the City of Armstrong and the Township of Spallumcheen for the provision of a coordinated emergency measures program.

CARRIED Unanimously

Discussion: Councillor Shipmaker expressed appreciation for the efforts of previous Council to join forces with other municipalities.

Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Treaty Negotiations — November 18, 2002

Re: Stipendiary Justice of the Peace

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

CARRIED Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Wejr that a letter be issued to Elmer Halvorson in appreciation of his lengthy service as Justice of the Peace for Enderby.

CARRIED Unanimously

OMMA — November 10, 2002

Re: Name Change for Organization

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Brookes that the Okanagan Mainline Municipal Association be advised that the City of Enderby prefers that there be no name change, but should they opt for a name change, the City of Enderby endorses "Southern Interior Local Government Association".

CARRIED

Opposed — Councillor Wejr

UBCM Secretariat — November 19, 2002

Re: Seminars for Newly Elected Officials

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that authorization be granted to interested members of Council to attend the UBCM Seminar for Newly Elected Officials.

CARRIED Unanimously

City of Revelstoke — November 5, 2002

Re: Ecodermal Dysplasia

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

CARRIED Unanimously

Regional District of North Okanagan — November 20, 2002

Re: Small Scale Salvage Program

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes that local operators be contacted and encouraged to volunteer with rally organizers.

CARRIED Unanimously

Regional District of North Okanagan — November 15, 2002

Re: Request to funding increase of St. John’s (Ambulance) Society lease subsidy

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Shipmaker that the City of Enderby agree to the funding increase for the St. John’s (Ambulance) Society.

CARRIED Unanimously

Regional District of North Okanagan — November 15, 2002

Re: North Okanagan Search & Rescue Funding Service Establishment Bylaw

Discussion: Funding to date has been made from Grants in Aid General account. Endorsement of above bylaw will result in monies being transferred from general account into new account established specifically for Search & Rescue.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that pursuant to the provisions of Section 801.4 (Consent on behalf of municipal electors) of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C., 1996, as amended, and regulations passed pursuant thereto, the City of Enderby hereby consents to the adoption of the Regional District’s "North Okanagan Search and Rescue Funding Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1801, 2002".

CARRIED Unanimously

B. C. Hydro — November 25, 2002

Re: Provincial Government New Energy Plan

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

CARRIED Unanimously

UBCM — November 22, 2002

Re: Group Insurance for Elected Officials

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

CARRIED Unanimously

Donlea McCombs — November 27, 2002

Re: Mosquito Control Program

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes that Ms. McCombs be advised by letter that the City, through the Regional District, is in investigative stage only and the program under consideration uses VectoBac, a biological and environmentally friendly product.

Appointments

Board of Directors — NORD

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that Mayor Phillips be appointed Director, and Councillor Shipmaker be appointed Alternate Director for the North Okanagan Regional District Board of Directors.

CARRIED Unanimously

Appointments

Board of Directors — Okanagan Regional Library

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Wejr that Mayor Phillips be appointed Director, and Councillor Ludwig be appointed Alternate Director for the Okanagan Regional Library Board of Directors.

CARRIED Unanimously

Appointments

Signing Authorities

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Brookes that Mayor Phillips, Councillor Shipmaker, Councillor Wejr, and the Administrator be appointed signing authorities for the City of Enderby.

CARRIED Unanimously

Mayor Phillips

• Mayor Phillips advised Council that there will be an orientation session for Councillors on Monday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
• A reminder was provided that the Santa Claus parade is Saturday, December 7 at 11:00 a.m. Mayor and Council should meet at 10:45 at west end of Cliff Avenue.
• There is a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the City Hall mural on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1:00 p.m. Councillors are encouraged to attend.
• Staff and guests were also encouraged to attend Christmas Party at the Fire Hall. RSVP to Recording Secretary.

Congratulations and a warm welcome was extended to incumbent and newly elected Mayor and Councillors. It was noted that the City Hall mural was installed this week and looks very impressive.

• Congratulations were extended to Mayor and Councillors. Councillor Brookes looks forward to her three year term.
• Councillor Brookes acknowledged the efforts of City staff and contractors who installed the mural.
• It was suggested that a notice be sent to parents asking for volunteers to serve as crossing guards at the Knight Ave. cross walk.
• Peter Lacasse and Cory Daniels were acknowledged for their voluntary efforts clearing brush along the Riverwalk.
• Councillor Brookes expressed appreciation of former Mayor Dale.

Councillor Ludwig expressed her gratitude to incumbent Councillors for their experience.

In addition to written report, Public Works Superintendent provided the following report:

• Parking issues in the downtown area have been prevalent once again. He suggested that a notice be printed in the local newspaper encouraging merchants and employees to park in private parking stalls or the City’s parking lots. The consensus of Council was to approve the ad.
• B.C. Hydro is being asked to commit to providing power to portable generator used at Lift Station on Regent Avenue for clearing of storm water. He is awaiting an estimate from B.C. Hydro.

Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the City of Enderby enter into an agreement with Stantec Consulting Ltd. for professional services for the Sludge Handling and Disinfection Project.

CARRIED Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that the City of Enderby enter into an agreement with Stantec Consulting Ltd. for professional services for the Water Treatment Upgrade Project.

CARRIED Unanimously

Discussion on items in written report:

• The "total project costs" figure for water and sewer treatment upgrades includes the engineering costs and items not approved in the grant. Surplus funds can be used to reduce borrowing.
• Questions concerning water intake were addressed by the Public Works Superintendent who stated that water intake has been the biggest downfall at the water treatment plant from the beginning. It also effects the filter plant. Maintenance takes care of the volume put through the plant, but the cost are high. The stainless steel in wet well needs cleaning, but is running much better and requires less maintenance. The intake box can be reconfigured so sand will deflect differently. Moving the intake upstream would be optimal but would be costly and is not in upgrade plan. The biggest proponent of the plan is ultraviolet disinfection instead of using chlorine.
• Administrator suggested that Councillors submit suggestions in advance for items to be covered at orientation session. This will provide time to have appropriate materials available. She also encouraged Councillors to contact her with any questions they may have.

On a motion by Councillor Brookes, the regular meeting of December 2, 2002 adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

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