THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ENDERBY

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday, November 1, 2004 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 Dee Wejr

Administrator Maggie Knox

Treasurer Geri Ferguson

Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy

The Press & Public

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The following item was added to the agenda under New Business: 2005 JEPP Grant Application for Reception Centre Kits.

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

Carried Unanimously

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Public Hearing Minutes of October 18, 2004

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the minutes of the Public Hearing of October 18, 2004 be adopted as circulated.

Carried Unanimously

Regular Meeting of October 18, 2004

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 18, 2004 be adopted as circulated.

Carried Unanimously

DELEGATIONS

Kenny Toews – Teen Drop-in Centre

Mr. Toews address Council with the following presentation:

• He and his wife have had a passion for addressing needs that are not being met. He feels that there is a need amongst Enderby’s teens. He is motivated when teens make better choices.
• A hang-out was created in 1999 with varying degrees of success. It closed when the building was sold and due to lack of funding. His passion is still there to encourage and support our youth.
• The vision of the teen centre is to invest in the lives of teens by enabling them to overcome their issues.
• There is an Enderby mentality that is very prevalent amongst our teens – what can we do? The reaction is to get out.
• Drinking, drugs and sex are the most popular activities. The teen centre would be a drug and alcohol free environment.
• Adult involvement with teens demonstrates to them that they have value.
• There are many needs being met in out community. Teen support needs to be one of them. There are adults prepared to be involved and offer their support.
• He is hoping to raise a down payment to purchase the building presently housing the Red Star Coffee House and veterinarian office. Rent from occupants will create revenue to support the drop-in centre. An alternate option would be to rent the space.

Mr. Toews then responded to questions from Council:

• His church (River Church) is presently located in a portable building near the Storefront School.
• He is looking to raise a down payment of $15,000 and will be hoping for ongoing financial support for his out-reach project. Donation of items of value are also appreciated. Games often act as a bridge to get teens to open up and communicate with adults.
• Based on past experience, he anticipates monthly operating cost of approximately $2,500. This would cover the salary of a part-time director. A Federal Government grant of $21,000 is to be applied for.
• Continued financial support, although not assumed, may be sought. They will probably be seeking tax exemption for the portion of the building being used for the out-reach.
• Mr. Toews welcomes comments and questions.

Bob Cowan – Enderby and District Heritage Commission

Re: Plaquing Program

Mr. Cowan thanked Council for their support thus far and made the following presentation on behalf of both the Heritage Commission and the Centennial Committee:

• The Centennial kick-off at the Museum was well received.
• The Heritage Commission, which is a committee of Council, initiated the current Heritage Conservation Area and provided walking tours of heritage buildings and the Riverwalk.
• There is a gala being planned for March 1, 2005.
• They are hoping to create a program whereby one or two plaques per year will be installed on heritage buildings and buildings of historical importance around town.
• They are requesting funding of $1,000 per year to use for the plaquing program. It is the intent for this project to be ongoing.
• This program will not designate heritage status, only recognition of historical importance to the community.
• The Heritage Commission would take care of the details and simply submit an invoice to the city each February.

Mr. Cowan then responded to questions from Council:

• The City of Armstrong provides $2,500 for their program. They install about six plastic plaques per year at a cost of approximately $200 each. The Enderby program will be seeking metal plaques that cost between $250 - $300 each. They plan on installing only one or two per year.
• Armstrong financially supports the heritage designation program. This is not in the plans of the Enderby Heritage Commission.
• They do not plan on limiting the plaques to public and commercial buildings. Residential building, with the approval of the owners, will also be included.
• They do not anticipate a time line on the project. They hope it will run indefinitely. The annual grant of $1,000 may not be used in its entirety. They would simply submit an invoice to a maximum of this amount.
• An example of a historical building would be the old hospital site. It is being renovated for a new use, yet it would be of interest to the community to identify the former use of the building.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Kenny Toews – Teen Drop-in Centre

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Wejr that this item be deferred to 2005 budget deliberation sessions.

Carried Unanimously

Enderby and District Heritage Commission

Request for Annual Grant for Plaquing Program

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Wejr that this item be deferred to 2005 budget deliberation sessions.

Carried Unanimously

BYLAWS – 1^st and 2^nd Reading

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1358, 2004

Lot 1, DL 150, K. (formerly O) D.Y.D., Plan 7774 (Personnier) from Residential Single Family (R.1-A) to Highway and Tourist Commercial (C.2)

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1358, 2004 be given first and second reading and referred to Public Hearing.

Carried Unanimously

Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment Bylaw No. 1359, 2004

Adding “massage therapy clinics” to sections 501.1.g and 502.1.l in the Highway and Tourist Commercial Zone (C.2)

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment Bylaw No. 1359, 2004 be given first and second reading and referred to Public Hearing.

Carried Unanimously

BYLAWS – Adoption

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1352, 2004

Lot 1, Plan KAP61900, DL 150, K.D.Y.D. (North Enderby Distribution) from Tourist Commercial Zone (C.2) to Service Commercial Zone (C.4)

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Brookes that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1352, 2004 be reconsidered and adopted.

Carried

Opposed: Councillor Wejr

Councillor Ludwig

Text Amendment Bylaw No. 1353, 2004

To amend Section 503.11.b of the City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw 966 to allow for outdoor storage of lumber products in the Service Commercial Zone

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Brookes that Text Amendment Bylaw No. 1353, 2004 be reconsidered and adopted.

Carried

Opposed: Councillor Wejr

Councillor Ludwig

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1336, 2004

A Bylaw to amend the text of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1171

Discussion: The Administrator informed Council that adopting the bylaw as drafted could conflict with Agricultural Land Commission policies. Clarification of these policies is expected by the November 15 meeting.

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1336, 2004 be postponed until November 15, 2004.

Carried Unanimously

REPORTS

Councillor Wejr

Councillor Wejr provided an update on the Enderby Memorial Health Coop. The Coop is considering responding to the request for proposals for assisted living at the old hospital, and has secured the services of a consultant in this regard. There is a mandatory site visit with B. C. Housing taking place this week.

NORD – Building Inspection Reports for September, 2004

Building Permit Detail Report

Building Inspections Statistical Report

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

Carried Unanimously

It was noted that as of this date last year, building value totalled $874,000. This year to date, the value is at $3,507,212.

NEW BUSINESS

Brigitt Johnson – Air Quality Stakeholder Committee

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

Carried Unanimously

Pitch-In British Columbia – Municipal Membership

Discussion:

· Local schools participate in the program. Public Works crew assists by hauling away the garbage.

· Membership is $225 per year. The Chamber of Commerce once spear-headed this program in the past. It was well publicized and very effective.

· “Earth Day” is a similar campaign which is held on different dates.

· Enderby in Bloom also did a spring cleanup along the highway corridor.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that this item be forwarded to the Chamber of Commerce.

Carried Unanimously

Anglican Parish of Armstrong / Enderby – Request for Funding

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Wejr that this item be deferred to 2005 budget deliberation sessions.

Carried Unanimously

City of Port Moody – Two Year Welfare Limits

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

Carried Unanimously

Enderby in Bloom – 2005 Volunteer Appreciation Event

Discussion:

· Support of the request would provide a positive message and demonstrate civic pride.

· Enderby in Bloom has not effectively communicated the intent of the project. This is not necessarily a City initiative. The Chamber of Commerce or the Centennial Committee may be able to assist.

· There are two requests. 1) that the City issue invitations to volunteers; and 2) that a sub-committee of Council be formed.

· Invitations from Mayor and Council will not necessarily improve attendance. Forming a sub-committee would open the door to other volunteer organizations requesting to become a sub-committee.

· It was consensus of Council not to create a sub-committee with Enderby in Bloom.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that Enderby in Bloom be encouraged to contact the Centennial Committee for assistance in coordinating and promoting the 2005 Volunteer Appreciation Event.

Carried Unanimously

City of Port Moody – Youth Sports Resolution

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that a policy be created to have requests for endorsement of resolutions of other local government organizations obtained through UBCM.

Carried Unanimously

It was consensus of Council that requests for resolutions be copied to Council rather than placed on the agenda.

Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

Re: Road Safety and Traffic Enforcement at Knight Avenue Crossing

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

Carried Unanimously

The Administrator informed Council that Cpl. Gobeil of the RCMP has had uniformed police officers at the Knight Avenue crossing to help the crossing guards be more effective and to increase police visibility to motorists.

House of Commons – John Cummins, M.P.

Re: 2004 Fraser River Sockeye Escapement Crisis

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

Carried Unanimously

Discussion: It was noted that an employee of Department of Fisheries has stated that there is a low number of spawning salmon in our river also.

2005 JEPP Grant Application for Reception Centre Kits

Discussion: The Administrator explained the purpose of the application. 50% of the funding is provided by the Federal Government and 50% is raised locally. The local share is approximately $800 - $900 for each community.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes that Council ratify the application for JEPP funding for Reception Centre Kits.

Carried Unanimously

ADJOURNMENT

On a motion by Councillor Brookes, the regular meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

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MAYOR ADMINISTRATOR

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