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

Director Jean Tuominen, Area F, NORD

Chief Gloria Morgan, Spallumcheen Indian Band

Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy

The Press & Public

Minutes of February 17, 2003

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig, that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, held on February 17, 2003, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED Unanimously

Jerry Oglow, Mayor of Armstrong and N.Okanagan Transit Chair

Re: Transit Service

Mr. Oglow provided Council with a brief history of Enderby’s participation in the North Okanagan Regional Transit System. BC Transit funds 47% of the system, with community participation, advertising, and creative budgeting providing the balance.

Ridership has not been limited to seniors. Commuters, youth, college students, those seeking health care and social services are also using the bus.

Mr. Oglow asked Council to reconsider its position in support of North Okanagan Regional Transit in its efforts to grow the community.

Clarification to Council’s questions were as follows:

• Enderby’s ridership has increased by 74% over past 5 years; the whole area has increased by 29%.
• User fees could possibly increase with rising fuel costs. BC Transit rates are fixed, so new subsidies and fare increases are only means of meeting increased expenses.
• There was no apparent anomaly for the decrease in ridership in 2001. Overall ridership decreased by 8%; Enderby decreased by 4%.
• There is indication that a route north to Salmon Arm is in demand. The contractor would need to be consulted, and the additional service would impact costs.
• Armstrong’s ridership is higher due to an earlier bus which is convenient for commuters and students. Armstrong contributes financially to the service and also promotes the service in the community. Contractor would be consulted to establish cost involved to providing an earlier bus for Enderby.
• Service to Mable Lake area may not be feasible at this time due to time and only one bus used on the route.
• The proposed cost of $3,400 represents the service as is. Additional service and/or extended routes would result in higher costs.
• As Kindale is withdrawing funding, a decision from Enderby in the next few weeks is requested in order to maintain service at present levels. They are hoping to get an agreement in principle to re-enter and will then invite Council to meet with the contractor and Mr. Reardon to investigate logistics and vision for Enderby. Mr. Oglow stated that service in short term may need to remain as is, with future improvements being considered later.

Support for the Transit Service was expressed by Jean Tuominen, Director Area F and Chief Gloria Morgan of the Spallumcheen Indian Band.

Re: Smoker’s Corner

Alexi Parkinson directed comments to Council in response to the assumptions being made about illegal activities at "Smoker’s Corner". There are only about 20 students who meet at the corner, and of those, only 10 — 15 smoke. She also informed Council that fewer and fewer students are smoking as the risks are well known. The school has a "Kick the Nic" and a drug awareness program. After 6 hours in class, often the students simply wish to get out of school to an area where smoking is permitted. There may occasionally be problems on the corner, but it is used for socializing by the majority of those students who meet there.

Bylaw No. 1319

A Bylaw to provide for the payment of interest on prepaid taxes

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that Payment of Interest on Prepaid Taxes Bylaw No. 1319 be reconsidered and adopted.

CARRIED Unanimously

Bylaw No. 1320

Official Community Plan Amendment

Zoning Bylaw Amendment

Re: North Enderby Distribution Ltd. — Application for Rezoning/Official Community Plan Amendment

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Brookes that second reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1320 be rescinded.

CARRIED Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Vetter that Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1320 be amended to designate Lot 2, D.L. 150, KDYD, Plan KAP61900 from Industrial to General Industrial.

CARRIED Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1320 be read a second time as amended and referred to Public Hearing.

CARRIED Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1321 be rescinded.

CARRIED Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1321 be amended to rezone Lot 2, D.L. 150, KDYD, Plan KAP61900 from Public and Service (S.1) Zone to General Industrial (I.2) Zone.

CARRIED Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1321 be read a second time as amended and referred to Public Hearing.

CARRIED Unanimously

Ann Starchuck — February 17, 2003

Re: Open Air Market

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes that the Open Air Market be permitted to use the parking lot at Mill Avenue and Maud Street on Friday mornings from April through September, 2003.

CARRIED Unanimously

Central Hardware — February 13, 2003

Re: Directional Signs

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Wejr that funding be included in the 2003 budget for the requested signs.

CARRIED Unanimously

OMMA —February 18, 2003

Re: Steering Committee Update — Coquihalla Hwy. Toll Issue

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that the City of Enderby write a letter to MLA George Abbott opposing the government’s stated goal of selling/franchising the Coquihalla Highway;

AND THAT a copy of the letter be sent to the Premier and to the Minister of Transportation and all other MLA’s in the OMMA area.

CARRIED Unanimously

Premier of British Columbia — February 14, 2003

Re: Police Financing

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

CARRIED Unanimously

Corporation of the District of Peachland — February 13, 2003

Re: Resolution

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

CARRIED Unanimously

Enderby and District Heritage Commission — February 24, 2003

Re: Re-naming of bridge and Riverwalk cairn

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that a letter be sent to Mrs. Woollam stating that the City of Enderby does not support her request to rename the Bawtree Bridge.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the City request that the Enderby and District Heritage Commission provide more information on what they are proposing with their cairn project.

CARRIED Unanimously

My Community — Neighbours Indeed — February 20, 2003

Re: Request to use City logo

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the City investigate policies of other municipalities regarding use of their logos.

CARRIED

Shuswap Hospice Society — February 24, 2003

Re: Grant/Funding application

Discussion: The current budget does not have a "donation" account. Policies and criteria would be required should Council opt to include donations into the next budget.

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

CARRIED

Enderby and District Minor Softball — February 26, 2003

Re: Letter of Support

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes that a letter of support be issued to Enderby and District Minor Softball to apply for a Gaming Grant to replace equipment and uniforms.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Vetter that Councillor Brookes contact the Enderby and District Minor Softball to suggest that they approach Funtastic for funds.

CARRIED Unanimously

UBCM — February 18, 2003

Re: In the House Report

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

CARRIED Unanimously

OMMA — February 14, 2003

Re: Final Reminder of Important Dates

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

CARRIED Unanimously

Transit

Discussion:

• Concern was expressed over the cost rising over time. It would be even more difficult to opt out later should the cost increase significantly.
• It was suggested that the issue appear in the newspaper to determine if the majority actually want the service.
• A separate line on tax notice would indicate how much people are paying for transit.
• There is a chance that service would discontinue if not supported financially.
• More information should be obtained prior to making decision.
• Questions regarding the Interior Health Authority’s bus.

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the City buy back into the North Okanagan Regional Transit System in the amount of $3400.

CARRIED

Councillor Shipmaker

• Councillor Shipmaker invited Council to Chamber of Commerce "Think Tank" meeting on March 25^that the Curling Club.
• Log salvaging contracts have been issued to only one person in this area.

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Wejr that confirmation be obtained that the salvage logging program is being centralized, and if so, a letter be directed to MLA George Abbott, with a copy to the Minister of Forestry, expressing concern at the blow this is having on small business in our community.

CARRIED Unanimously

Councillor Wejr has been approached by many residents who are willing to have taxes increased to pay for mosquito control.

Discussion: Area F and Spallumcheen Band participation is also required for the program to be effective. With the cost being estimated in excess of $137,000, public education was chosen as the preferred method of controlling the mosquito population. It is believed that Sicamous sprays locally.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Shipmaker that NORD be asked for status report on the Public Education Program on mosquito control.

DEFEATED

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Wejr that mosquito control be placed into budget deliberations.

DEFEATED

Councillor Ludwig attended the following meetings:

• Mural Committee meeting at the Legion
• Enderby and District Heritage Commission
• Meeting between City and NORD re: Enderby/Area F Services Committee structure.

Mayor Phillips reminded Council of the Provincial Emergency Preparedness workshop taking place March 6. She attended the grand opening of the new Library with Councillors Brookes, Shipmaker and van Berkel. Mayor Phillips felt that the Goals and Objectives workshop was beneficial. B.C. Gas dinner was attended with the Administrator.

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

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