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 Regular Meeting of January 20, 2003

The following amendments to the presented minutes were requested:

Page 7: Councillor Ludwig’s report to read as follows — "Linda Price provided an update at the Community Health Co-Op meeting. The grant has been turned down and they will reapply. The group will refocus and concentrate on what the Health Centre is not doing. They will work to avoid duplication of services."

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor van Berkel, that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, held on January 20, 2003, be adopted as amended.

CARRIED Unanimously

Bylaw No. 1318

A bylaw to amend procedures of Council

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Brookes that Council Procedures and Notice of Meeting Bylaw No. 1269, 2000 Amendment Bylaw No. 1318, 2003 be reconsidered and adopted.

CARRIED Unanimously

NORD — January 16, 2003

January 16, 2003

Re: North Okanagan Regional Transit System

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Vetter that Council decline the invitation to meet with Regional Transit Chair and NORD staff.

CARRIED Unanimously

Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services

Re: Heritage Week in B. C.

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

CARRIED Unanimously

District of Salmon Arm — January 16, 2003

Re: Federal Government Spending/Municipal Infrastructure

Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that a letter be sent to the Prime Minister of Canada requesting an apology for the mismanagement of tax dollars.

CARRIED

Opposed: Councillor Shipmaker

Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General — January 22, 2003

Re: Changes to Liquor Control and Licensing Policies

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

CARRIED Unanimously

The Kidney Foundation of Canada — January 13, 2003

Re: Proclamation Request

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

CARRIED Unanimously

BC Hydro — January 13, 2003

Re: Green Electricity Resources of BC

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

CARRIED Unanimously

BC Citizens for Public Power — January 24, 2003

Re: Break-up/Privitization of BC Hydro

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

CARRIED Unanimously

Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon — January 21, 2003

Re: Dress Red Challenge

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

CARRIED Unanimously

Pitch-In British Columbia — January 24, 2003

Re: 2003 Pitch-In Canada Week

Discussion: Schools participate by picking up litter and the City crew collects their bags to dispose of. Public Works Superintendent will coordinate with the schools to determine the route.

A.L. Fortune Secondary School — January 27, 2003

Re: 25^th Anniversary

Information only.

MIA — Dec 2002/Jan 2003

Re: Risk Management Tidbits

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

CARRIED Unanimously

Armstrong Spallumcheen Community Services Boys & Girls Club

Re: The Great Trike Race

Discussion: Mayor asked for volunteers to make up team representing Enderby. A team of four will participate in the event.

Enderby and District Minor Soccer Association — January 24, 2003

Re: Request for Funding

Discussion: Councillor van Berkel informed Council of huge increase in field rental. Fees were doubled last year, and the Association is hoping to keep the program affordable for the 350 children involved.

Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor Brookes that request be forwarded to Enderby/Area F Services Committee for consideration.

CARRIED Unanimously

Re: Communities in Bloom

Mayor Phillips attended a workshop and is impressed with the positive results that other communities have realized. The success of the project is reflected in increased tourism, a reduction in vandalism and a renewed sense of community pride. There are mentor communities available to assist new members in getting established. Mayor Phillips sees this as a great opportunity for Enderby and has already had positive feedback from local volunteer groups.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the City of Enderby register to participate in the 2003 British Columbia edition of Communities in Bloom.

CARRIED Unanimously

Councillor Shipmaker — January 30, 2003

Re: Parks and Recreation for Enderby and Area F

Considerable discussion occurred with respect to the structure and membership of the Enderby/Area "F" Services Committee.

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Vetter that Mayor Phillips submit to the Enderby and Area F Services Committee a request to amend the committee to include two Councillors in addition to the appointed representative to NORD.

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that the motion be tabled pending a meeting between Council and the NORD Chair and Area "F" Director.

CARRIED Unanimously

Councillor Brookes

Councillor Brookes reported on the following:

• Meeting of the Ministry of Child and Family Services;
• OMMA Extraordinary Meeting;
• Community to Community Forum;
• RCMP Community Consultative Committee.

Councillor Ludwig reported on the following:

• Meeting with Councillors Daniel Joe and Stan Felix of the Spallumcheen Indian Band regarding Planning issues;
• Meeting of the Ministry of Child and Family Services;
• Meeting of the Seniors Society;
• OMMA Extraordinary Meeting;
• Community to Community Forum

Councillor van Berkel advised that he had met with School District 83 Trustee, Quentin Bruns.

At the request of Councillor Wejr, Jackie Pearase provided a report on the structure and operations of the Chase and District Health Centre.

A reminder was extended to Councillors attending the Newly Elected Officials Seminar in Kelowna this week.

Mayor Phillips attended the grand opening of the Career and Employment Centre.

Accounts Payable — December 2002

The following items were presented for clarification:

Pg. 48 Armstrong Computers - Two new computers for reception and accounts payable clerk.

Pg. 49 Grader maintenance — Grader has been sold. This is for rental of grader service.

Pg. 53 M. Knox — Conference. This was for legal seminar.

Pg. 54 M&K Ready Mix — sidewalk maint. Local suppliers were not available.

Pg. 56 Enderby Pharmacy — Various products purchased locally including batteries, distilled water, film, stationery, etc.

Pg 57 Rocky Mountain Fire & Safety — This is for new firefighter turnout gear.

Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that the Accounts payable Report for December 2002 be received and filed.

CARRIED Unanimously

Administrator

The Administrator recommended that those Councillors who are able, attend the Smart Growth B.C. Planning Symposium taking place March 6 &7.

Over the next two weeks, the Administrator will be focusing her time on budget preparation and requests the indulgence and patience of Council. She hopes to have a draft copy ready for circulation by mid-week prior to Feb. 22 Goals and Objectives session.

In addition to written reports, Public Works Superintendent answered questions from Council:

It was queried whether water from Brash Creek goes through the water treatment centre. It does not. There is equipment installed to shut off the flow if water becomes contaminated. It is not seen as necessary to have Brash Creek water flow through the water treatment plant as the present system with gravity feed works well and is cost effective.

The clearing of snow from the arena parking lot was discussed. Although not a City responsibility, this lot reflects on the City. Thus arrangements will be made with arena staff to ensure the lot is cleared regularly.

Water and sewer billing criteria were queried. Frontage tax and user rates were explained.

On a motion by Councillor Wejr, the regular meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Wejr, that Council hold a meeting closed to the public in order to discuss one or more topics under Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.

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