THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ENDERBY
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday, November 18, 2002 at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Present: Mayor Gordon Dale
Councillor Ken Case
Councillor Paul McCaig
Councillor Greg McCune
Councillor Sue Phillips
Councillor Tony Vetter
Councillor Dee Wejr
Administrator Maggie Knox
Superintendent of Public Works Alf Soros
Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy
The Press & Public
DELEGATION
Mary Woollam Queens Jubilee Medal Recipient
Mrs. Woollam was present to formally thank Mayor and Council for nomination and letter of congratulations on her award of the Queens Jubilee Medal. She recapped the memorable ceremony and provided Council with the highlights of her contributions to the Enderby area over the years.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 4, 2002
Moved by Councillor Phillips, seconded by Councillor McCaig, that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, held on November 4, 2002, be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED Unanimously
BYLAWS Adoption
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1309
Re: ALR Amendments
Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor McCaig that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1309 be reconsidered and adopted.
CARRIED Unanimously
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1312
Re: Amendments to the Text of the C2 Zone
Moved by Councillor McCaig, seconded by Councillor McCune that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1312 be reconsidered and adopted.
CARRIED Unanimously
BYLAWS 3 Readings
Development Cost Charges Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1313
Moved by Councillor Phillips, seconded by Councillor Wejr that Development Cost Charges Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1313 be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED Unanimously
CORRESPONDENCE
District of Logan Lake October 18, 2002
Re: Provincial Police Financing
Moved by Councillor McCune, seconded by Councillor Wejr that correspondence be received and filed.
CARRIED Unanimously
UBCM November 7, 2002
Re: Clarification of Provincial Police Financing
Moved by Councillor McCune, seconded by Councillor Wejr that correspondence be received and filed.
CARRIED Unanimously
Town of Port McNeill November 1, 2002
Re: Provincial Police Financing
Moved by Councillor McCune, seconded by Councillor Wejr that correspondence be received and filed.
CARRIED Unanimously
Enderby and District Chamber of Commerce November 15, 2002
Re: Olde Fashioned Christmas Celebrations
Moved by Councillor Phillips, seconded by Councillor McCune that the City have Cliff Avenue closed to traffic on the evening of Friday December 6 for the Santas Workshop Kids Only Shopping Spree; that the parking lot behind City Hall be available for a bonfire on the same date; that Cliff Avenue traffic be blocked to traffic Saturday December 7 at 11:00 am for the Parade; and that the Citys Christmas tree be lit at 6:00 pm on Friday Dec. 6 to coincide with the annual light up.
CARRIED Unanimously
B. C. Buildings Corporation November 12, 2002
Re: Enderby Health Building, 501 Cliff Avenue
Enderby Highways Yard, 204 Old Vernon Road
Moved by Councillor McCaig, seconded by Councillor McCune that the City acknowledge receipt of correspondence.
CARRIED Unanimously
Enderby Library Friends November 14, 2002
Re: Second Annual General Meeting
Moved by Councillor McCaig, seconded by Councillor Phillips that correspondence be received and filed.
CARRIED Unanimously
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Official Community Plan Review
Moved by Councillor Phillips, seconded by Councillor McCune that the Terms of Reference for the review of the Official Community Plan be approved.
CARRIED Unanimously
NEW BUSINESS
Christmas Office Closure
Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Phillips that City Hall be closed from December 25, 2002 to January 1, 2003 inclusive.
CARRIED Unanimously
REPORTS
Projected Reserve Balances at December 21, 2002
Moved by Councillor McCune, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the above report be received and filed.
CARRIED Unanimously
Accounts Payable Report
October, 2002
Moved by Councillor McCaig, seconded by Councillor Vetter that the above report be received and filed.
CARRIED Unanimously
Mayor Dale
Mayor Dale congratulated incumbent and newly elected candidates, and thanked Council for their support.
Councillor Wejr
Councillor Wejr made note of the interesting article in the Morning Star about the Mural project. Scaffolding is being erected in preparation for installation.
Administrator
The Administrator commended the professionalism of the individuals who worked the polls on November 16.
Public Works Superintendent
Ron Wightman is reportedly recovering well from his recent surgery.
The water main extension on Northern will commence, possibly by next week. Two quotes have been received. A local quote came in $2000 lower. These will be presented at next meeting.
Salsnes Filter has been sold to a fish plant on Vancouver Island and will be leaving on November 20. It worked very well and represents a direction that the City should consider.
Stantec is preparing recommendations for upgrades to the water and sewer plants.
Mural should be installed by the end of the week. Illumination will not be provided this year.
Installation of Christmas lighting will commence tomorrow in the downtown area.
Minor modifications have been made to an old snow blower which will be used to maintain the Riverwalk this winter.
Public Works Superintendent stated that he enjoyed working with this Council and wished them all the best of luck.
CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION
Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor McCune, 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.
CARRIED Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Councillor McCune, the regular meeting of adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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MAYOR ADMINISTRATOR