THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ENDERBY

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday, July 16, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

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

Administrator Maggie Knox
Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy
The Press and Public

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting of June 18, 2007

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Case that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 18, 2007 be adopted as circulated.
Carried Unanimously

PUBLIC AND STATUTORY HEARINGS

2006 Annual Report
Opportunity for Public Comment

Members of the public were invited to comment. There were no speakers.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS

UBCM - Correspondence dated June 29, 2007
Re: Phase 2 - Community Tourism Funding

The Administrator reviewed the applications that have been submitted under Phase 1 of the Community Tourism Funding program (River Management Program) and BC Spirit Squares program (Feasibility Study Funding). The Administrator suggested that Council await completion of the Phase 1 study and/or the Spirit Squares feasibility study, either of which may identify projects appropriate for Phase II funding.

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that application for Phase 2 - Community Tourism Funding be postponed until 2008 priorities are identified.
Carried Unanimously

BYLAWS - 3 Readings

Property Remediation Bylaw No. 1401, 2007

Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that City of Enderby Property Remediation Bylaw No. 1401, 2007 be introduced and read a first time by title only and carried through to three readings.
Carried Unanimously

BYLAWS - Adoption

Tax Prepayment Plan Bylaw No. 1400, 2007

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that City of Enderby Tax Prepayment Plan Bylaw No. 1400, 2007 be reconsidered and adopted.
Carried Unanimously

REPORTS

2006 Annual Report

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Vetter that the 2006 Annual Report by approved.
Carried Unanimously

Councillor Shipmaker

Councillor Shipmaker reported on the following Regional District Service Review Meetings:

- Regional Transit Review - City of Armstrong is currently paying over _ of the costs of the service. Alternate allocation formulas are being considered.

- 9-1-1 - Has been reviewed and signed off with no changes to the service.

- Fire Training Centre - Vernon is seeking a calculation based on number of firemen, however Vernon's use of the Fire Training Centre is in line with its cost allocation. The issue has been referred back to staff for additional information.

- Fire Dispatch - Vernon Fire Hall has operated since inception. Proposals are being sought to determine if service will be less expensive through another provider.

- Jaws of Life - A proposal whereby Vernon would opt out of the service was not accepted by the Service Review Committee.

Councillor Shipmaker expressed concern about policy/procedure in dealing with requests for a delegation. A request for delegation was denied after a poll of Council was made. Mayor Phillips advised that provisions relating to delegations were contained in Council's procedure bylaw. The Administrator stated that discretion is used when the request relates to City interests and new business. The request in question was for reconsideration of a decision that had been made previously by Council. Therefore a poll was taken to determine if Council wished to reopen the item for discussion.

Mayor Phillips

- Community Health Centre: I.R.P.B.C. students are enjoying their assignments and the community. Randy Forsyth was welcomed as interim site manager for next 2 years.

- Councillor Case was appointed Acting Mayor in Mayor Phillips' absence.

- Mayor Phillips and the Administrator met with MLA George Abbott regarding Highway 97A improvements.

- Attended Aboriginal Days Celebrations at Armstrong Memorial Park.

- Attended Splatsin Nation ECE Graduation last week.

- Council was reminded to submit UBCM registration forms by August 3.

Council Directives Tracking Form - to July 10, 2007

Discussion: Councillor Case will be meeting with the Chief Financial Officer of RDNO to work out a solution to the baseball issues at Riverside Park.

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

Disclosure of Contracts with Council Members and Former Council Members

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

Financial Position to May 31, 2007

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

NEW BUSINESS

Armstrong/Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce - Correspondence dated June 13, 2007
Re: Invitation to 108th Annual Interior Provincial Exhibition

Mayor Phillips and Councillor Ludwig will participate in the IPE parade.

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

Charlie Wyse, MLA - E-mail dated June 19, 2007
Re: Kamloops Dispatch Centre

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

Randy Fehr - Complaint Form dated June 21, 2007
Re: Parking on Cliff Avenue

Discussions:
- Administrator will speak with offending business owners.
- Chamber of Commerce to be asked to review issue with members.
- Parking is also an issue on Hubert Avenue near stop signs.

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Case that staff be directed to speak with offending business owners to refrain from parking on Cliff Avenue during business hours;
AND FURTHER that a letter be sent to the Chamber of Commerce reminding them to encourage their members to adhere to the parking limit on Cliff Avenue.
Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor Cyr that staff investigate the installation of signage prohibiting parking within 10 metres of stop signs.
Carried Unanimously

Rae Wallis - Complaint Form dated June 28, 2007
Re: Mosquito Control

The Administrator stated that very limited funding was received through UBCM/West Nile Funding. Breeding sites are being identified and larvicide has been applied in some areas. There will be a report issued from the contractor.

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Case that a letter be forwarded to Mr. Wallis stating what efforts have been undertaken to date.
Carried Unanimously

Run of the River Power Inc. - Correspondence dated June 27, 2007
Re: Green Power

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church - Correspondence dated June 26, 2007
Re: Appreciation for use of City Hall Parking Lot

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

Official Opposition - Correspondence dated June 21, 2007
Re: T.I.L.M.A.

This item will be a discussion topic at the UBCM Convention.

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

Premier Gordon Campbell - Correspondence dated June 27, 2007
Re: Meetings with Cabinet Ministers at UBCM Convention

Discussions:
The following topics were considered - Hwy 97A improvements, Tangible Capital Assets, and the old Hospital property.

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Case that a request be made to meet with the following Cabinet Ministers at the UBCM Convention:
- Hon. Kevin Falcon, Minister of Transportation re: Highway 97A.
- Hon. Ida Chong, Minister of Community Services re:Tangible Capital Assets Reporting.
- Hon. George Abbott, Minister of Health re: old Enderby Hospital site.
Carried Unanimously


UBCM - Correspondence dated June 28, 2007
Re: Format for Small Talk at UBCM Convention

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Shipmaker that the topic of Tangible Capital Assets be submitted as an issue for discussion at the Small Talk Forums during the UBCM Convention.
Carried Unanimously




Homeowner Protection Office - Correspondence dated June 25, 2007
Re: Green Roofs and Homeowner Protection in B. C.

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

Municipal Insurance Association - Correspondence dated July 5, 2007
Re: Modernization Strategy - Building Regulatory System

The Administrator reported that more information on the topic was expected. It may be necessary for consideration to be given as to whether or not to continue with inspection services due to liability issues.

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

Enderby and District Chamber of Commerce - Correspondence dated July 11, 2007
Re: Use of City's Centennial Pin Design

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded Councillor Ludwig that the Enderby and District Chamber of Commerce be granted permission to use the City's Centennial Pin design with “Enderby, British Columbia, Canada” replacing existing text.
Carried Unanimously

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD

Kathy Fehr of Port Royal Gifts questioned whether the City is able to influence the Ministry of Transportation to enforce the no parking issues along the Highway 97A corridor through the City.

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Shipmaker that a letter be sent to the Ministry of Transportation, with copies to ICBC and the Integrated Road Safety Unit of the RCMP, requesting that enforcement of parking regulations along the Highway 97A corridor through the City of Enderby be enforced.
Carried Unanimously

CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION

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

ADJOURNMENT

The regular meeting adjourned at 7:50.


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