Present: Mayor Sue Phillips

Councillor Sue Brookes

Councillor Beryl Ludwig

Councillor Hubert van Berkel

Councillor Tony Vetter

Councillor Dee Wejr

Administrator Maggie Knox

Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy

The Press & Public

Minutes of October 20, 2003

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Brookes that the motion to adopt the minutes of October 6, 2003 be rescinded.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that the minutes of October 6, 2003 be amended as follows:

Councillor Ludwig’s report — The first bullet point to read "Keep existing schedule with additional stops near the old IGA on Maud Street and at the Supersave Gas station. This option would be at no additional cost."

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the minutes of October 6, 2003 be adopted as amended.

Carried Unanimously

Councillor Brookes requested that the minutes of October 20, 2003 be amended to record her opposition to the motion to contribute $3500 to Enderby in Bloom.

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the minutes of October 20, 2003 be adopted as amended.

Carried Unanimously

U.B.C.M.

Re: Keep of Prisoners

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

Carried Unanimously

Re: In the House

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

Carried Unanimously

Re: 2010 Olympic Mascot

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

Carried Unanimously

Re: Mardan Mill Site

Discussion:

• Administrator advised that the City has been contacted by one firm to date. Details of the proposal have not yet been investigated.
• Investigating options will demonstrate that the City is following every avenue to obtain resolution to this issue.
• All plans will be contingent upon funding.

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

Carried Unanimously

Re: Authorization for Liquor Primary Establishments to Sell Full Range of Lottery Products

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

Carried Unanimously

Re: Membership

Discussion:

• The City and local schools have participated in Pitch-In Week, but have not paid for membership.
• It has been more cost effective to purchase bags locally.
• Enderby in Bloom may be able to supply bags in future years.

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

Carried Unanimously

Re: Invitation to Participate in the Weyerhaeuser / Tolko Public Advisory Process

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

Carried Unanimously

Re: B. C. Tourism Awards — Call for Nominations

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that item be forwarded to the Enderby and District Chamber of Commerce.

Carried Unanimously

JEPP Grant Application for 2004 Fiscal Year — Emergency Planning Training

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes that the JEPP Grant application seeking funding for Emergency Planning Training be endorsed and a letter of intent to participate be sent; and further that funding be included in the 2004 budget to cover the 50% local share of the preparation of such training.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that City Hall be closed from December 25, 2003 to January 2, 2004 inclusive.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that Council reaffirm its support of the utilization of the former Enderby Hospital as an assisted living facility; and further that development cost charges, utility connection fees and building permit fees be waived in relation to such a development.

Carried Unanimously

Re: Request for Taxi Parking Stall

Discussion:

• Parking on the east side of Cliff Avenue is very limited.
• Other merchants and their staff have been encouraged to park elsewhere.
• There is a taxi parking stall on Cliff Avenue beside Enderby Inn.
• There is parking at rear of building.
• Denying request will not necessarily stop parking of taxis on Cliff.
• Letter to be issued to J.C. Taxi indicating alternate parking which is available nearby.

Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor Brookes that the request of J. C. Taxi for a parking stall on Cliff Avenue be denied.

Carried Unanimously

Mayor Phillips

• There is a Community Health Centre meeting scheduled for November 10. The group is hoping to approve plans which will subsequently be shown to the public.
• There was a preliminary meeting of the Signage Committee. Apologies were extended to Councillor Vetter for short notice of the meeting. Mayor Phillips, Dan Joe of the Spallumcheen Band, and Judy Dangel of the Chamber of Commerce briefly discussed design and objectives. Another meeting will be scheduled over the next few weeks.
• Mayor Phillips asked for suggestions for a staff Christmas Party. Last year’s event at the Fire Hall was well received with excellent attendance. The consensus was to schedule the Christmas party for December 19^th, pending availability of the Fire Hall.

Councillor van Berkel attended a meeting with the Fire Dept. with discussion occurring over open burning.

Councillor Vetter expressed his concerns over the decision made to have City staff operate and maintain the Gunter Ellison water main extension.

• Councillor Brookes attended a meeting with the Fire Department. Discussions on open burning resulted in minor changes to burning permits being recommended. The Committee also has recommended changes for the Burning Bylaw.
• Councillor Brookes commented on the article about Enderby printed in Beautiful British Columbia Magazine.

Councillor Ludwig attended the OCP Advisory Committee Meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for November 17. There is a Public Open House on December 2 from 2:00 — 8:00 p.m. at the Drill Hall.

Discussion occurred in regards to the Committee’s recommended motions for Council:

• Downtown Revitalization Guidelines were developed in 1983. As efforts at locating a copy of these guidelines has been unsuccessful, there is no need to endorse the Committee’s recommendation to revisit these guidelines.
• There are several issues to be addressed and policies to be developed prior to addressing of secondary suites. Bylaw enforcement will be a major element. It was consensus of Council to defer decision until policies have been drafted by the Planner.

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that the OCP Advisory Committee minutes of May 13, 2003 and October 7, 2003 be received and filed.

Carried Unanimously

Q: Jackie Pearace enquired as to whether the City was affected by the recent power outages.

A: The City’s water supply was affected and back-up system was deployed. The back-up system performed flawlessly.

Joyace Case from the Chamber of Commerce informed Council that the theme for this year’s Christmas Lightup is Disneyland. There will be a loonie draw for a trip for 4 to Disneyland. Businesses are encouraged to have their lights ready by the weekend of December 6. The Lightup is scheduled for December 12^th.

On a motion by Councillor Ludwig the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

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