THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ENDERBY

 

 

Present:   Mayor Phillips

                  Councillor Sue Brookes

                  Councillor Beryl Ludwig

                  Councillor Earl Shipmaker

                  Councillor Hubert van Berkel

 

                  Administrator Maggie Knox

                  Planner Rob Smailes

                  Treasurer Geri Ferguson

                  Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

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

 

                                                                                                Carried Unanimously

 

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

Regular Meeting of October 4, 2004

 

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 4, 2004 be adopted as circulated.

 

                                                                                                Carried Unanimously

 

Committee of the Whole (Planning) Meeting of October 4, 2004

 

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole (Planning) Meeting of October 4, 2004 be adopted as circulated.

 

                                                                                                Carried Unanimously

 

Public Hearing of October 4, 2004

 

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the minutes of the Public Hearing of October 4, 2004 be adopted as circulated.

 

                                                                                                Carried Unanimously

 

RECESS

 

The regular meeting recessed at 7:05 p.m. and reconvened at 7:15 p.m.

 

DELEGATIONS

 

Linda Skeena

Biomast Plant

 

The presenter was unable to attend the meeting.

 

BYLAWS – 3 Readings

 

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1336, 2004

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

 

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that Section 25 of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1336 be amended to reflect that Council will only consider development of Subdivision 10, Section 27, Township 18, Range 9, W6M, KDYD to urban residential densities with full servicing.

 

                                                                                                Carried Unanimously

 

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1336 be given third reading as amended.

 

                                                                                                Carried Unanimously

 

Discussion:

• Councillor Shipmaker commented on the excellent presentation by Mr. Balfour but disagreed with the comment that the previous application was not in conflict with the Official Community Plan. 
• It was consensus of Council to postpone adoption of bylaw until after meeting with Agricultural Land Commission scheduled for October 29, 2004.

 

BYLAWS – Adoption

 

City of Enderby 2005 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1356, 2004

A bylaw to exempt certain properties from taxation for the year 2005

 

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that City of Enderby 2005 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1356, 2004 be reconsidered and adopted.

 

                                                                                                Carried Unanimously

 

Discussion:

·      In response to query from October 4 meeting, the value of the Sr. Citizen Complex has been corrected and publicized.

·      Staff will investigate policy regarding exemption of properties rented by non-profit organizations.

 

REPORTS

 

Mayor Phillips

 

• Mayor Phillips advised that Mayor Hansma of the Township of Spallumcheen wished to address Council regarding the air quality issue and the Township’s conditions of participation in the proposed service. Council expressed no interest in meeting with Mayor Hansma on this issue.
• The City has purchased a framed limited edition Centennial print by Jaime Seward. 
• Council was encouraged to submit ideas for this year’s Christmas party.

 

Treasurer

 

• In addition to the written reports, it was noted that all delinquent taxes were collected prior to the tax sale deadline.
• Clarification was provided regarding the provisions of the Community Charter with respect to redemption of properties following tax sale.

 

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the Treasurer’s reports be received and filed. 

 

                                                                                                Carried Unanimously

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

U.B.C.M. – In the House

 

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

 

                                                                                                Carried Unanimously

 

U.B.C.M. – Support for Regional District Action Plan

 

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

 

                                                                                                Carried Unanimously

 

Council of Tourism Associations of B.C.

Re:      Support of Premier’s Tourism Initiatives

 

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

 

                                                                                                Carried Unanimously

 

Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 98

Re:      Legion Days – Street Closure

 

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that Council approve the closure of Mill Avenue between Belvedere and Maude Street from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm on August 28, 2005 for a pancake breakfast, and on August 27, 2005 for a parade for Legion Days.

 

                                                                                                Carried Unanimously

 

Meeting with Agriculture Land Commission

 

Representatives will be at City Hall on October 29, 2004 from 10 – 11 a.m.  to meet with Council.  The Administrator requested that Councillors advise if unable to attend.

 

Councillor Shipmaker advised that he would be unable to attend.  Councillor Brookes advised that her attendance was unlikely.                

 

CLOSED MEEETING RESOLUTION

 

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Brookes 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 7:40 p.m.

 

 

 

 

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   MAYOR                                                                                  ADMINISTRATOR