Present: Mayor Sue Phillips

Councillor Sue Brookes

Councillor Beryl Ludwig

Councillor Earl Shipmaker

Councillor Hubert van Berkel

Councillor Dee Wejr

Administrator Maggie Knox

Steve Noakes, Planning Technician (NORD)

Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy

The Press & Public

Minutes of March 3, 2003

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes, that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, held on March 3, 2003, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED Unanimously

Randy Spyksma

Okanagan Innovative Forestry Society

Mr. Spyksma presented Council with an information package in support of the Okanagan Innovative Forestry Society’s application for an increase to the allowable annual cut. The Okanagan Innovative Forestry Society is seeking a letter of support from Council.

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that a letter be issued to the Regional Manager of Kamloops Forest Region in support of the Okanagan Innovative Forestry Society’s application to increase the annual allowable cut.

CARRIED

North Enderby Distribution Ltd.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1320 be read a third time, reconsidered and adopted.

CARRIED Unanimously

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1321

North Enderby Distribution Ltd.

Approval of Ministry of Transportation and resolution of road dedication required prior to adoption.

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1321 be read a third time.

Charlie Webster — February 28, 2003

Re: Renovations to Hungry Jack’s Café

The owner of 602 Cliff Avenue is proposing renovations to the restaurant which would include installation of a six foot sliding door opening to the lane next to the library. He is asking the City for permission to move the existing cement planter approximately 12 feet. The Administrator and Public Works Superintendent inspected the site, and felt that the plan is workable.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the City enter into an agreement with Hungry jack’s Restaurant to permit a seating area on City property.

CARRIED Unanimously

Enderby and District Chamber of Commerce — March 3, 2003

Re: Business and Economic Development Committee

The City does not presently have a Business and Economic Development Committee. Economic Development is a function that NORD has established but in which Enderby does not participate. Upon question by the Mayor, Councillor Shipmaker agreed to participate on the Chamber’s Business and Economic Development Committee.

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Shipmaker that the item be postponed until April 7, 2003.

CARRIED Unanimously

SPRC BC — February 28, 2003

Re: Celebrate Social Planning

It was consensus of Council that this item be forwarded to the Enderby and District Chamber of Commerce for consideration.

Re: Auxiliary Police Update 2003-1

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

CARRIED Unanimously

UBCM — March 12, 2003

Re: In the House

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

CARRIED Unanimously

UBCM — March 12, 2003

Re: UBCM Response to the Working Forest Discussion Paper

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

CARRIED Unanimously

UBCM — March 11, 2003

Community Charter Introduced

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

CARRIED Unanimously

UBCM — March 3, 2003

Re: 2003 Resolution Process

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

CARRIED Unanimously

Councillor Brookes

Councillor Brookes attended an RCMP Community Consultative Committee Meeting and updated Council on changes that are anticipated to the RCMP detachment in Enderby.

Councillor Brookes also attended the Provincial Emergency Preparedness Workshop.

Councillor Ludwig attended the Provincial Emergency Preparedness Meeting and a Smart Growth Workshops.

Councillor Wejr reported that the Enderby and District Health CoOp has had a large number of replies to their survey. Results are expected to be available by early April.

Councillor van Berkel attended the RCMP Community Consultative Committee Meeting.

• Mayor Phillips announced the retirement of Sgt. Howie Cyr. A letter of congratulations and thanks will be issued by the City.
• Councillors were asked to advise Mayor if interested in serving on a Transit Committee. Councillor Ludwig agreed to sit on the committee.
• A reminder was given to Councillors to be at the Senior’s Centre by 11:30 on Wednesday for Meals to Wheels volunteer service.
• A reminder was issued for the Communities in Bloom meeting which is scheduled for Wed. March 19 at 7:00.
• There is a meeting on Thursday March 20 at 5:30 to discuss NORD requisitions. NORD Director of Financial Services will be in attendance to answer questions.
• Mayor Phillips presented wishes of Council concerning the pool at the Enderby/Area F Services Committee meeting. The pool requires approximately $60,000 in repairs. The pool will close early this year — August 9^th, which will result in a savings of approximately $10,000. There will be a temporary repair made, with fund raising efforts planned to raise enough money to replace liner.

Building Inspection Statistics — February 2003

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

CARRIED Unanimously

Following up on the request by My Community to use the City’s logo, the Administrator circulated the policy of Sicamous for review by Council. It was consensus of Council to delay decision until next meeting. Administrator will circulate policies from other communities for consideration.

Directional signage to the Industrial Park have been ordered and will be installed when received.

Funding has been included in the budget for Emergency Preparedness and Smarth Growth seminars. A resolution authorizing those attending to claim remuneration is required.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that Council authorize the payment of remuneration to those members of Council attending the Emergency Preparedness and Smart Growth Workshops on March 6^th and 7^th, 2003, respectively.

CARRIED Unanimously

Duncan Walker from Enderby and District Chamber of Commerce asked for status on the Communities in Bloom project, and expressed the interest of the Chamber in being involved. Mayor Phillips advised of the meeting scheduled for 7:00 on Wednesday, March 19 and extended invitation to Chamber to attend.

The Chamber of Commerce is also interested in participating in a Highway sign for the south end of the City. The City and the Spallumcheen Band are working together on this project and will advise the Chamber of Commerce of developments.

Mr. Walker suggested that the City join forces with the Chamber’s Promotions and Tourism Committee.

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Ludwig, 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.

On a motion by Councillor Wejr, the regular meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.