THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ENDERBY

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday, June 20, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Present: Mayor Phillips
Councillor Sue Brookes
Councillor Beryl Ludwig
Councillor Earl Shipmaker
Councillor Hubert van Berkel
Councillor Tony Vetter
Councillor Dee Wejr

Administrator Maggie Knox
Planner Rob Smailes, NORD
Public Works Superintendent Alf Soros
Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy
The Press & Public

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The following item was added to the agenda under Unfinished Business:
- Street Closure for Masonic Lodge

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the agenda be approved as amended.

Carried Unanimously

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Regular Council Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2005

Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2005 be adopted as circulated.

Carried Unanimously

RECESS

The regular meeting recessed at 7:01 p.m. and reconvened at 7:03 p.m.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Riviera Villas
Encroachment on right-of-way

The Administrator advised that the property owner had agreed to reimburse the City for associated legal costs.

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that a letter be issued to Davidson & Company allowing the encroachment with the understanding that the encroachments will be removed at the cost of the property owner should access be required at a future date.

Carried Unanimously

Enderby Lodge #40 – Street Closure Amendment

Approval for street closure on July 2, 2005 between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. was made on May 16, 2005. Due to an event at the Legion, the Enderby Lodge has requested that the closure begin at 1:00 p.m. to avoid Legion patrons being blocked in.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that Mill Avenue between Belvedere Street & Maud Street and Maud Street between Mill Avenue and Cliff Avenue be closed from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on July 2, 2005 for a “Corner Stone Laying Ceremony” and parade.

Carried Unanimously

BYLAWS – 3rd Reading

Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment Bylaw No. 1371, 2005

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Vetter that Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment Bylaw No. 1371, 2005 be given third reading and referred to the Ministry of Transportation.

Carried Unanimously

BYLAWS – Adoption

General Local Election Bylaw No. 1370, 2005

Discussion: Clarification was made as to the advance polling dates. There will be 2 advanced polls; 10 days prior to election date as mandated (8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.), and 4 days prior to election date (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Vetter that General Local Election Bylaw No. 1370, 2005 be reconsidered and adopted.

Carried Unanimously

REPORTS

Councillor Ludwig

Councillor Ludwig attended the Salmon Arm Centennial Gala dinner.

Councillor Shipmaker

Councillor Shipmaker reported that there was a good turnout at the Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament held at Birchdale Golf Course last weekend.

Mayor Phillips

David Adams has obtained use of Dwight Johnson’s steam tractor for the Canada Day parade and has suggested that Mayor and Council ride on a trailer behind the tractor at the end of the parade in period costume. The following Councillors have confirmed their participation: Councillor Vetter, Councillor Shipmaker, Councillor Wejr, Councillor van Berkel, and Mayor Phillips.

Administrator

The Administrator sought confirmation of those attending the Emergency Management training session on June 23, 2005. Councillors Brookes and Ludwig and Mayor Phillips will attend.

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

Carried Unanimously

Public Works Superintendent

The Public Works Superintendent informed Council that the surveyor has visited the area of Cliffview Drive and Birch Crescent regarding a round-about intersection. A report has not yet been received.

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

Carried Unanimously

Building Permit Reports – May 2005

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

Carried Unanimously

NEW BUSINESS

Development Variance Permit Application No. 05-0354-END-DVP
Lot 14, Section 26, TWP 18, Range 9 West of the 6th Meridian, KDYD, Plan KAP47479 – 107 Revel Crescent
Applicant: Leonard Theroux

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Wejr that a Development Variance Permit for Lot 14, Section 26, TWP 18, Range 9 West of the 6th Meridian, KDYD, Plan KAP47479 to reduce the front yard setback pursuant to Section 702.10(b) of the City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw 966, 1987 from 8 metres to 3.96 metres for construction of an attached garage be approved in accordance with Schedule “A”.

Carried Unanimously

Keith Weston – Cross Connection Control Program

Discussions:
- Councillor Shipmaker stated that the letters sent by Cross Connection Control Officer have not been very clear or diplomatic.
- Councillor Vetter questioned why government grants were not acquired to assist property owners with costs associated with compliance. The Administrator informed Council that there are no monies available for individual works. The City and Interior Health are not charging an inspection fee and there is no permit fees being collected.
- The Public Works Superintendent stated that the program was never intended to strong-arm local businesses. There were no deadlines issued. The directive has been for business owners to acknowledge the assessment and get the necessary work done at some point. The program was implemented by the Interior Health Authority and is a condition of the City of Enderby’s water system operation permit. There has been good response to date and a lot of the work has been done. Photos of problem areas were shown which indicate that there are easy fixes to many problems.
- The Public Works Superintendent will provide an estimate of the total cost to get all works done.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that a written response be forwarded to Keith Weston addressing his areas of concern.

Carried Unanimously

2010 Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relay

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

Carried Unanimously

UBCM – West Nile Virus

Discussion: Councillor Wejr expressed her concern about the west nile threat and that local government cannot continue to claim it is not our responsibility.

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

Carried Unanimously

Lulu’s Bar and Grill – Sidewalk Repairs

Discussion: This area has not been identified as being a priority for this year’s sidewalk improvements.

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that this item be referred to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee for comment.

Carried Unanimously

NORD – Silver Star Community Governance Study

The Administrator informed Council that a copy of the study with questionnaire is available.

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

Carried Unanimously

Caravan Farm Theatre

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

Carried Unanimously

Federation of Canadian Municipalities – membership

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

Carried Unanimously

UBCM – 2005 Resolutions Deadline

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

Carried Unanimously

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD

Gardner Shaw of 115 Cliffview Drive sought clarification on the advance polling days.

CLOSED MEEETING RESOLUTION

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor van Berkel 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 7:40 p.m.




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MAYOR ADMINISTRATOR