THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ENDERBY

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday, October 16, 2006 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 Maggie Knox
The Press & Public

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The following items were added under New Business:

- Emergency Planning
- Animal Control
- Private Power Producers

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

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting of October 2, 2006

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 2, 2006 be adopted as circulated.
Carried Unanimously

Health and Safety Committee Meeting of April 24, 2006

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the Health and Safety Committee Minutes of April 24, 2006 be adopted as circulated.
Carried Unanimously

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting of May 1, 2006

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the Finance and Administration Committee Minutes of May 1, 2006 be adopted as circulated.
Carried Unanimously

Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 5, 2006

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the Planning and Development Committee Minutes of June 5, 2006 be adopted as circulated.
Carried Unanimously

Public Works Committee Meeting of June 5, 2006

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the Public Works Committee Minutes of June 5, 2006 be adopted as circulated.
Carried Unanimously



BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Minister of Health - Correspondence dated October 2, 2006
Re: Response to Letter re Vernon Jubilee Hospital

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

Interior Health - Media Release dated October 11, 2006
Re: Plans for Expansion at Vernon Jubilee Hospital

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Cyr that the correspondence be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

R. C. M. P. - Correspondence dated October 10, 2006
Re: Response to Traffic Concerns near M. V. Beattie School

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

Red Basket Foods - Correspondence dated October 7, 2006
Re: Garbage Containers

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

BYLAWS - Adoption

City of Enderby 2007 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1387, 2006

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Vetter that City of Enderby 2007 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1387, 2006 be reconsidered and adopted.
Carried Unanimously

REPORTS

Councillor Shipmaker

Councillor Shipmaker reported that he had attended the Regional Board Strategic Visioning Session, at which the issues of Regional Growth Strategy, Regional Economic Development and Committee Restructuring had been established as the Board's priorities.

Councillor Wejr

Councillor Wejr reported on her attendance at the Regional Board meeting held at Silver Star, including a tour of the new reservoir, as well as the Enderby/Area F Services Committee meeting held earlier today.

Mayor Phillips

Mayor Phillips reported as follows:

- Attendance at the International Via 97 Alliance meeting. Preparation of 40,000 rack cards to be distributed in conjunction with website updates. The Alliance is hoping to be able to add Via 97 signs along the highway from Wenatchee, Washington to Enderby.

- Attendance at the second Okanagan Partnership Economic Summit. Key issues being transportation, air quality and skills shortage.
- Change in appointment to the Okanagan Regional Library Board from Councillor Case to Mayor Phillips.

Administrator

In addition to the written report, the Administrator reported as follows:

- Release of the program guide for the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund on October 12, 2006. Administrator, Public Works Superintendent, Treasurer and City's Engineer to meet to review criteria and identify eligible projects for recommendation to Council.
- She would be bringing forth recommendations to increase development fees for consideration in conjunction with the new Subdivision Servicing and Development Bylaw.

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

Council Directives Tracking Form - to October 12, 2006

The Administrator responded to questions as follows:

- The Treasurer would be preparing an accounting for the Operational Fuel Management Project once all invoices have been received;
- The Public Works Superintendent's continued efforts to find a used emergency generator for the Wastewater Treatment Plant;
- Disconnection of the water service to 228B West Enderby Road had revealed an unauthorized connection to another property, which had also been disconnected.

Mayor Phillips referred to the resolution relating to the School Community Connections Program, and advised that proposed renovations to the MV Beattie School had not made the School District's capital plan.

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

Regional District of North Okanagan
Re: Building Permit Reports to September 2006

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

NEW BUSINESS

Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors - Correspondence dated September 21, 2006
Re: Standards for the Home and Property Industry

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



Enderby and District Arts Council - Correspondence dated October 2, 2006
Re: Repairs to City Hall Mural

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the correspondence be considered during the 2007-2011 financial planning process.
Carried Unanimously

Enderby Christmas Celebration Organizing Committee - Correspondence dated October 10, 2006
Re: 2006 Holiday Festivities

It was noted that the City did not have the authority to approve the use of Highway 97A.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Cyr that Council authorize:
- The closure of Cliff Avenue from Highway 97A to Old Vernon Road on Saturday, December 2, 2006 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm;
- The use of the breezeway on the evening of Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2, 2006 for Enderby Christmas Celebrations;
- The use of Belvidere Park for a scavenger hunt and poker rally on November 5, 2006.
Carried Unanimously

Interior Health - Correspondence dated October 6, 2006
Re: Granville Avenue Sidewalk

The Administrator advised as follows:

- The 2006 sidewalk inspection program was not complete; however, the 700 and 800 blocks of Granville Avenue had ranked fairly high in priority in the previous year's inspection;
- Sidewalk improvements on Granville Avenue should not be undertaken in isolation of drainage and road upgrade work also required in this area;
- A small amount of funding had been collected for upgrades in the 700 block of Granville through the subdivision process.

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Wejr that a letter be forwarded to the Geriatric Day Program indicating that Granville Avenue upgrades will be considered in the 2007-2011 financial planning process.
Carried Unanimously

Regional Economic Development Service - Memorandum from the Administrator dated October 12, 2006

Discussion occurred as follows:

- The establishment of a regional Economic Development Service being one of the Regional Board's priorities as a result of its recent Strategic Visioning Session;
- Costs of $7.50 per capita, apportioned amongst the participants on the basis of land and improvements;
- Suggestion that all services be considered at the same time through the budget process;
- Costs of participating in the service when weighed against the City's other financial requirements;
- Provision in the 2006-2010 financial plan for participation in a regional economic development service;
- If the City is committed to the regional government, serious consideration should be given to its priorities.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Case that Council approve in principle the establishment of a regional economic development service as outlined in the Regional Service Checklist, as well as apportionment of costs on the basis of assessed value of land and improvements.
Carried

Animal Control

Councillor Wejr reported that the Enderby/Area F Services Committee had reviewed a request from K-9 Control Services requesting an increase in the contract fee from $500/month to $1,000/month. The Committee had accepted the increase subject to the input of Council.

Discussion occurred as follows:

- The previous contractor had received $950/month plus 50% of revenue from the sale of licences and other fees;
- Contractor required to conduct regular patrols as well as respond to complaints;
- Preference that contract be let to local individual;
- Fewer complaints and less staff time since contract was let to someone less known and accessible than a local contractor;
- Options being to accept proposal, attempt to negotiate a lower amount, or go out for proposals.

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Shipmaker that Council agree to the increase of animal control contract fees to $1,000 per month.
Carried Unanimously

Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act - Amendments to
the Utilities Commission Act

Discussion occurred with respect to an email dated October 20, 2006 from John William regarding Bill 30, the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act.

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Wejr that Mr. William be advised that Council sympathizes with the sentiments expressed in his email and supports the position of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District as outlined in its resolution to the 2006 UBCM Convention.
Carried Unanimously

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD

Jackie Pearase questioned whether the animal control contractor was required to provide reports. The Administrator advised that the animal control contractor provides regular statistical reports, as well as reports to the Enderby/Area F Services Committee as requested.

Jackie Pearase questioned why Committee minutes of meetings in April, May and June were only being adopted now. The Administrator advised that under the past structure, committee minutes were adopted by each individual committee at their regular meetings. As the committee structure had been dissolved, the minutes were forwarded to Council for adoption.

CLOSED MEEETING RESOLUTION

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, 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.



ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.




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