THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ENDERBY

 

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday, March 7, 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

                  Treasurer Geri Ferguson

                  Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy

                  The Press & Public

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes that the agenda be approved as circulated.

 

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

Public Hearing of February 7, 2005

 

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that the minutes of the Public Hearing of February 7, 2005 be adopted as circulated.

 

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

Regular Meeting of February 7, 2005

 

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 7, 2005 be adopted as circulated.

 

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

Special Meeting of February 28, 2005

 

It was noted that the motion to approve the agenda was moved by Councillor van Berkel and seconded by Councillor Wejr.

 

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the minutes of the Special Meeting of February 28, 2005 be adopted as amended.

 

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

Public Sector Accounting Board – Mandated Changes

 

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

 

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

Street Load Restrictions

 

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

 

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

BYLAWS

 

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1361, 2005

Lot 2, Section 27, TWP 18, Range 9 West of the 6th Meridian, KDYD, Plan KAP46537 – 222 Salmon Arm Drive (Macknee and Theriault)

From Country Residential (C.R) to Residential Single Family (R.1-A)

 

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1361, 2005 be introduced, given first and second reading and referred to Public Hearing.

 

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

REPORTS

 

Councillor Ludwig

 

·      Attended an Emergency Social Services Meeting.  The Senior Citizen Complex will not be available for the first and second weeks of July.  The Drill Hall will be secured as an alternate emergency site location.

·      Councillor Ludwig has accepted a nomination to run for the B. C. Conservative party in the provincial election.

·      The Centennial Gala was a wonderful event.

 

Councillor van Berkel

 

·      Attended the Centennial Gala.  The fireworks display was considered the best ever.

·      Success by Six has obtained $20,000 funding which has been allocated within the community.

·      Work has started on the Knight Avenue traffic light.  It is expected to be completed by spring break.

 

Mayor Phillips

 

·      Mayor Phillips read a motion which was carried by the Regional District of North Okanagan Board on February 8, 2005 which directs OMMA and UBCM to petition the Ministry of Health and the Provincial Government to not download West Nile Virus control measures onto local government.

 

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Vetter that a letter of support be issued to the Okanagan Mainline Municipal Association and the Union of B. C. Municipalities to petition the Ministry of Health to withdraw plans to download responsibility for application of control measures for the West Nile Virus on to local government and that the Province accept their responsibility for taking the necessary control measures directly to address any potential public health hazard.

           

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

·      A meeting is scheduled with the Director Tuominen to discuss Enderby/Area F Air Quality information.

 

·      Wheels to Meals is scheduled for March 16th and 4 – 6 Councillors are being sought to serve.   Councillor Ludwig, Councillor Vetter, Councillor Shipmaker, Councillor Ludwig and two of Councillor van Berkel’s sons volunteered to serve.

 

·      Mayor Phillips attended the Women’s Masters curling and was impressed with the event.

 

·      A thank you was extended to Council for their participation in the Centennial events.

 

Administrator

 

In addition to the written report, the Administrator updated Council on the status of the Ministry of Transportation Highway 97A access plan.  They were hoping to hold an open house this spring, but one the writ is dropped, they will not be able to take action.  The public open house is likely to be delayed until fall.

 

NORD – Building Permit Detail Report to January, 2005

                Building Permit Statistical Report to January 2005

 

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

 

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Development Variance Permit Application No. 05-0088-END-DVP

Lots 13 & 14, Block 1, DL 150, K (formerly O)DYD, Plan 211B – 810 Knight Ave.

(R. & D. Peters)

1)             to vary exterior side yard setback to High Street from 5 metres to 2.2 metres

2)             to vary front yard setback to Knight Avenue from 8 metres to 6.35 metres

 

Discussion:

 

·      Staff suggested that a covenant be placed on property stating that the structure would be removed should High Street be re-opened at a later date.

·      The opening of High Street at Knight Avenue is viewed as a dangerous option due to the narrow width of the street, the slope of the grade and the blind corner at Salmon Arm Drive.

 

Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that a variance to vary exterior side yard setback to High Street from 5 metres to 2.2 metres and to vary front yard setback to Knight Avenue from 8 metres to 6.35 metres be approved.

 

                                                                                    Carried

                                                                                    Opposed:  Councillor Brookes

 

UBCM – In the House (Throne Speech)

 

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

 

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

UBCM – In the House (Provincial Budget Highlights)

 

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

 

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

UBCM – In the House (Federal Budget Highlights

 

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

 

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

Open Air Market – Request to Use Maud Street Parking Lot

 

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that the Open Air Market be permitted to use the parking lot at Mill Avenue and Maud Street on Friday mornings from late March through October 2005.

 

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

Royal Canadian Legion – Legion Days Pancake Breakfast and Parade

 

The Legion has requested a change to the dates which Council has previously approved.

 

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that Council approve the closure of Mill Avenue between Belvedere and Maude Street from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 5, 2005 for a pancake breakfast and parade.

 

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

Ministry of Children and Family Development – Child Care Programs

 

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

 

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

Spallumcheen Band – Request for Meeting

 

Administrator is awaiting a list of optional dates.  Council will present ideas for agenda items to the Administrator.

 

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

 

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

C. Bradley – Sidewalk Improvements

 

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Brookes that the correspondence be referred to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee for consideration during capital budget deliberations.

 

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

Suzanne Personnier – Chronicle of Development Process

 

Discussion:

 

It was agreed that the criticism was very constructive.  A pamphlet outlining the steps involved, costs associated, and time lines would be a helpful tool for applicants.

 

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that a pamphlet be developed for distribution to development applicants outlining the process, costs and expected timelines.

 

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

UBCM – West Nile Risk Reduction Initiative Funding Available

 

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

           

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

2005 – 2009 Financial Planning Process

 

It was agreed that the next Committee of the Whole (Finance) meeting will be scheduled for Monday, April 4, 2005 at 1:00 p.m.

 

Council was reminded to bring their calendars to the meeting should a subsequent meeting be required to get through three readings and public consultation process.

 

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD

 

Gardner Shaw of 115 Cliffview Drive asked if the budget meetings were open to the public.  He was advised that yes, the public is welcome to attend.

 

CLOSED MEEETING RESOLUTION

 

Moved by Councillor Wejr, 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.

 

                                                                                    Carried Unanimously

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The regular meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

 

 

 

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   MAYOR                                                                                  ADMINISTRATOR