THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ENDERBY

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday, March 3, 2008 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
Councillor Dee Wejr

Administrator Barry Gagnon
Director of Engineering and Public Works Darwyn Kutney
Building Inspector Dave Gardner, NORD
Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy
The Press and Public

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The Following items were added to the agenda under New Business:
- Splatsin First Nation - Community to Community Forum
- Regional Growth Strategy

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

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting of February 18, 2008

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Vetter that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 2008 be adopted as circulated.
Carried Unanimously

Public Meeting of February 20, 2008

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Vetter that the minutes of the Public Meeting of February 28, 2008 be adopted as circulated.
Carried Unanimously

DELEGATIONS

Kelly McDonald, BCGEU
Re: BC Highways Maintenance

Mr. McDonald stated that standards of highway maintenance is both a public safety issue and an economic issue. A brief DVD presentation was then played. The BCGEU is seeking support through the UBCM to urge the Ministry of Transportation to ensure highway maintenance standards are met.

DEVELOPMENT MATTERS

07-0971-END-NT - 1100 George Street

The Building Inspector reviewed the background of the infractions and recommended that a Notice on Title be registered and legal action be taken.

Discussions:
- Legal action would include registering the Notice on Title, followed by involvement of lawyers;
- It is hoped that taking first step will start the process of compliance;
- The property owner is requesting an extension to July 15, 2008 to comply due to financial difficulties. He expressed his intent to fully comply;
- The Building Inspector is willing to work with the owner to get necessary permits in place.

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Case that pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter, a “Note against land title that building regulations contravened” with respect to Lot 18-19, Block 4, District Lot 150, Plan 211A (1100 George Street) be filed with legal action to enforce the City of Enderby Zoning and Building Bylaw regulations should compliance by the property owner not be made by July 15, 2008.
Carried Unanimously

07-0972-END-NT - 701 Bass Avenue

The Building Inspector reviewed the background of the various infractions and recommended that a Notice on Title be registered and legal action be taken. The property owner was not present to comment on the numerous correspondences from the Building Inspector and Planner in regard to the infractions.

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Wejr that pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter, a “Note against land title the building regulations contravened” with respect to That Part of Lot 1 shown on Plan B50, District Lot 226, Plan 151 except Plans B133, KAP75600 and KAP7702 (701 Bass Avenue) be filed with legal action to enforce the City of Enderby Zoning and Building Bylaw regulations.
Carried Unanimously

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS

BCGEU - BC Highways Maintenance

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the City of Enderby support the position of the BCGEU regarding BC Highways Maintenance at the 2008 UBCM convention.
Carried Unanimously

BYLAWS - Adoption

Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1342, 2004 Amendment Bylaw No. 1409, 2008

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Wejr that Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1342, 2004 Amendment Bylaw No. 1409, 2008 be reconsidered and adopted.
Carried Unanimously

REPORTS

Councillor Shipmaker

Councillor Shipmaker attended a North Okanagan/Columbia Shuswap Regional Hospital District meeting. $30 million is being used for extensive IT upgrades.

Councillor Case

Councillor Case reported that the Chamber of Commerce has hired a new Executive Director who is scheduled to start April 1st.

Councillor Ludwig

Councillor Ludwig attended the Heritage Committee meeting. Hungry Jack's and Tony O's received their brass heritage plaques.

Councillor Ludwig also attended a Success by Six meeting.

Mayor Phillips

Okanagan Regional Library:

- Election of Officers: Chair - Ted Baciagalupo (SCRD); Vice - Noreen Geunther (Lake Country); Finance Chair - Jack Bennest (Oliver); Personnel Committee Chair - Ivan Idzan (Salmon Arm); Policy and Planning Chair - Peter Waterman
- Mayor Phillips will sit on the Finance and Policy & Planning Committees;
- Weighted voting has been reallocated with the incorporation of the Westside;
- A sub-committee of stakeholders will be established to work on fulfilling the needs of the Vernon Library;

Youth Services:

As a result of the letter to Ministry of Children and Family Development regarding youth services in Enderby, Kemp Redl contacted Mayor Phillips to advise that there are no contract programs for youth in Enderby, although there are for ages 0 - 6. There is no funding available for infrastructure. Programs are typically cost-shared with Provincial, Federal and Municipal governments. Mayor Phillips has contacted Kenny Toews to suggest he contact Mr. Redl. To date, the Ministry has not been contacted.

Conference - Building a Safer Community:

Mayor Phillips attended this 2-day conference, which provided some interesting statistics on crime and anti-social behaviour. There were several guest speakers who focused on effective ways of reducing crime. Early intervention (0 - 6 years) is the most effective way of preventing anti-social behaviour, which leads to criminal behaviour. The true gateway drugs are identified as alcohol and tobacco. Domestic violence is a community problem and Council should play a supportive role. Mayor Phillips invited Council to visit www.tollenandassociates.ca to learn more about these issues.

Disclosure of Contracts with Council Members and Former Council Members

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

NEW BUSINESS

Citizens Against Narcotic Drug Operations (CANDO) - Correspondence dated February 28, 2008
Re: Letter of Support

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Case that a letter be sent to Citizens Against Narcotic Drug Operations of Canada Society in support of their application for funding through Health Canada - Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund.
Carried Unanimously

Interior Health Authority - Correspondence dated February 15, 2008
Re: Board of Directors Meeting

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

Regional District of North Okanagan - Correspondence dated February 11, 2008
Re: Meat Inspection Regulation

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that a letter be forwarded to the Minister of Agriculture in support of the position of the Regional District of North Okanagan urging the Provincial Government to take the necessary steps to support and preserve the viability of local producers.
Carried Unanimously

Picture B. C. - Administrator's Memo dated February 26, 2008

Mayor Phillips, Councillor Wejr, and Councillor Ludwig will work with the Administrator and Electoral Area F Director Halvorson to select the photos to be submitted to the Knowledge Network.

Splatsin First Nation - Correspondence dated February 26, 2008
Re: Community to Community Forum

Councillor Vetter and Councillor Case will represent the City on March 25th and 26th at the Forum, with Councillor Cyr as an alternate should either be unable to attend.

Regional Growth Strategy

The Administrator stated that a draft Terms of Reference is being prepared. This project is expected to encompass several years and will include a wide variety of issues, including Smart Growth initiatives. Planner Rob Smailes will be invited to make a presentation to Council.

CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION

Moved by Councillor Wejr, 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 7:55 p.m.






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