THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ENDERBY

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Present: Mayor Sue Phillips
Councillor Brad Case
Councillor Howie Cyr
Councillor Earl Shipmaker
Councillor Tony Vetter

Administrator Barry Gagnon
Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy
The Press and Public

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The following items were added to the agenda under New Business:
- Enderby Memorial Health Co-Op
- Meat Draw at Legion

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Vetter that the agenda be approved as amended.
Carried Unanimously

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting of December 17, 2007

Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor Cyr that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 17, 2007 be adopted as circulated.
Carried Unanimously

REPORTS

Councillor Shipmaker

Councillor Shipmaker reported on the Regional Transit Review Meeting:
- Enderby ridership is up to over 19%;
- If Spallumcheen agrees to new formula, which includes ridership numbers, Enderby will see improved ratio of ridership to funding;
- Councillor Shipmaker will request a postponement of new bylaw until Spallumcheen makes decision.

Councillor Shipmaker also reported on the recent controversy regarding the water situation at Silverstar. He provided a brief history of the issues of wells and reservoir, and the unique resort status that is being funded by the entire region.

Mayor Phillips

Mayor Phillips reminded Council of the SILGA meeting taking place on Wednesday in Council Chambers. Council is invited to attend for a brief meet and greet prior to the meeting.

Building Inspection Report - November 2007

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Cyr that the report be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

Financial Position to November 30, 2007

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Cyr that the report be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

Disclosure of Contracts with Council Members and Former Council Members

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Shipmaker that the report be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

NEW BUSINESS

Barb Craven - Correspondence dated January 2, 2008
Re: Youth Construction Skills Development and Affordable Housing Project

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Vetter that a letter be issued to the Sounds of Light Multicultural Society in support of the Youth Construction Skills and Affordable Housing Program Project.
Carried Unanimously

Regional District of North Okanagan - Correspondence dated December 11, 2007
Re: Sterile Insect Release Program Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2293, 2007

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Cyr pursuant to the provisions of Section 801.4 [Consent on behalf of municipal participating area] of the Local Government Act, the Council of the City of Enderby does hereby consent, on behalf of the electors of the City of Enderby to the Board of the Regional District of North Okanagan adopting the following bylaw:

“Regional District of North Okanagan Sterile Insect Release Program Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2293, 2007”

to amend the Sterile Insect Release Extended Service Establishment Bylaw No. 834, 1989 by recognizing three (3) representatives nominated by the BC Fruit Growers' Association as voting members of the Sterile Insect Release Board and by increasing the representation from the Regional District of Central Okanagan from one (1) representative to two (2) representatives on the Sterile Insect Release Board.
Carried Unanimously

Open Air Market - Correspondence dated January 3, 2008
Re: Use of Maud Street Parking Lot for 2008 Season

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Cyr that a letter be forwarded to the Open Air Market permitting the use of the Maud Street Parking Lot for the 2008 season.
Carried Unanimously

RCMP - Correspondence dated December 18, 2007
Re: BROWN Task Force Report

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Shipmaker that the correspondence be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously




Spirit of BC - e-mail dated December 17, 2007
Re: Okanagan Olympic Torch Relay

The Chamber of Commerce will plan the event and submit the form.

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Case that the correspondence be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

Open Burning and Illegal Dumping
Correspondence from Alyson Witts dated January 1, 2008 and Regional District of North Okanagan “Meeting of the Minds” scheduled for January 30, 2008

The Administrator will be attending the meeting and reporting back to Council. He will determine if interested Councillors are able to attend as well. Ms. Witts will be invited to appear as a delegation when the item is brought back to Council at a future meeting.

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Vetter that the correspondence be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

Enderby Chamber of Commerce e-mail dated January 3, 2008
Re: Use of Riverside Park by Runaway Moon Theatre Company

Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor Shipmaker that the Runaway Moon Theatre Company be permitted to use the Riverside RV Park to stage a winter production on February 20, 2008 and rehearse on February 9, 2008 provided that both the City of Enderby and the Enderby and District Chamber of Commerce be added to their insurance policy as additional insured's.
Carried Unanimously

Fortune Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Parks Plan - Draft #1

Provided for information.

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Shipmaker that this item be discussed at the Council Retreat to be held on January 22, 2008.
Carried Unanimously

Enderby Memorial Co-Operative

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Vetter that the correspondence be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

Legion Meat Draw

Four volunteers are sought to volunteer at the January 26th Meat Draw at the Legion.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD

Gardner Shaw of 115 Cliffview Drive asked whether the Secondary Suite Bylaw has been adopted yet. The Administrator reported that there are administrative items to be put in place prior to final adoption of the bylaw.





CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Case that Council hold a meeting closed to the public in order to discuss one or more topics under Section 90 of the Community Charter.
Carried Unanimously

ADJOURNMENT

The regular meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.






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