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

Moved by Councillor Phillips, seconded by Councillor Wejr, that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, held on October 7, 2002, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED Unanimously

Canadian Diabetes Association

Re: Residential and Circle of Friends Campaign

As Marni Neville was unable to attend, an information package was left covering details of the campaign.

Moved by Councillor McCaig, seconded by Councillor Wejr, that a letter of support be issued to The Canadian Diabetes Association.

CARRIED Unanimously

Don Jones

Re: Effect on Enderby of Telus Downsizing

Mr. Jones, installer/repairman for Telus, is headquartered in Enderby and is retiring in July. He will not be replaced. With recent and forthcoming layoffs, service standards have and will continue to be affected. On dates where Mr. Jones is deployed to Vernon, Enderby and surrounding area will not be serviced. It is his prediction that full time service to this area will be reduced to service being available only on certain days. Mr. Jones asked for support from Council by drafting letters to the CTRC and the Telus CEO requesting that Telus maintain the same level of service as that under Okanagan Tel and BC Tel.

Discussion: When asked when this area could expect high speed internet service, Mr. Jones responded that it is currently not on the books. Armstrong and Salmon Arm have the service, but since CTRC has stated that there are to be no rate increases for 4 years, it is unlikely that this service will be available soon.

Public Works Superintendent expressed concerns about telemetry used on remote sites, and how service interruptions could affect alarms etc. Mr. Wilson, from public, also advised that the Fire Department would be affected if repeater system failed.

Moved by Councillor Phillips, seconded by Councillor Case that a letter be issued to both the CTRC and Telus CEO requesting that service under Telus be maintained at the same level as formerly provided by Okanagan Tel and BC Tel.

CARRIED Unanimously

Inter-Municipal Business License Bylaw No. 1307

An amendment to Section 8 of Schedule "A" was requested by one of the participating Municipalities.

Moved by Councillor McCaig, seconded by Councillor Case that third reading of Inter-Municipal Business License Agreement Authorization Bylaw No 1307 be rescinded.

CARRIED Unanimously

Moved by Councillor McCaig, seconded by Councillor Phillips, that Section 8 of Schedule "A" be deleted and the following substituted therefore: "Notwithstanding Sections 3 and 6, the Participating Municipalities agree that where an applicant for an Intermunicipal Business License does not have a premise in any of the Participating Municipalities then the applicant may apply at any one of the Participating Municipalities, with the exception of the Township of Spallumcheen. The Participating Municipality’s business license must be purchased prior to the application for an Intermunicipal Business License.

CARRIED Unanimously

Moved by Councillor McCaig, seconded by Councillor Phillips that Inter-Municipal License Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 1307 be read a third time and adopted.

CARRIED Unanimously

2003 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1308

Discussion: Section 1 i) Enderby Evangelical Chapel. Administrator confirmed that this property is subject to a grant in lieu from the School District.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Phillips, that 2003 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1308 be reconsidered and adopted.

CARRIED Unanimously

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1309

Moved by Councillor McCune, seconded by Councillor Vetter, that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1309 be given first and second reading and taken to Public Hearing.

CARRIED Unanimously

2002 — 2006 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1310

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Case that 2002 — 2006 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1299 Amendment Bylaw No. 1310 be read three times.

CARRIED Unanimously

Tax Sale Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1311

This bylaw refers to the purchase of 615 Mill Avenue. The Administrator explained that the vacant building on the lot will be made available to the Fire Department for training purposes.

Moved by Councillor McCune, seconded by Councillor Vetter that Tax Sale Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No 1311 be read three times.

CARRIED Unanimously

UBCM — October 4, 2002

Re: Response to Discussion Paper on Civil Liability

Re: Restructuring Police Financing in Municipalities under 5000 Population and

Unincorporated Areas

Re: Analysis of Haida Decision Prepared for UBCM

Moved by Councillor McCune, seconded by Councillor Phillips, that the above correspondence be received and filed.

CARRIED Unanimously

District of 100 Mile House

Re: Restructuring of Police Financing

Re: Disbanding of Forestry Recreational Sites

Moved by Councillor McCaig, seconded by Councilor Phillips, that the above correspondence be received and filed.

Colonial Farms — October 15, 2002

Re: Appreciation for support to McLeod’s By-Products

Moved by Councillor McCune, seconded by Councillor Phillips, that the above correspondence be received and filed.

CARRIED Unanimously

Veterans Affairs — October 11, 2002

Re: Veteran’s Week 2002

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor McCaig that November 5 to November 11, 2002 be proclaimed Veteran’s Week.

CARRIED Unanimously

Interior Health Authority — October 15, 2002

Re: Health Co-Op

Mayor Dale and Councillor Wejr have an appointment to meet with M.L.A George Abbott to discuss this issue.

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor McCune that above correspondence be received and filed.

CARRIED Unanimously

UBCM — October 9, 2002

Re: Liquor Policy

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor McCaig, that the above correspondence be received and filed.

CARRIED Unanimously

Michelle Carriere — October 3, 2002

Re: Traffic issues on Stanley Avenue

Discussion: The traffic patterns have not recently changed significantly. Stanley Avenue and Sicamous Street have always had heavy traffic flow.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Phillips, that a letter be drafted to Ms. Carriere stating that it is not feasible to divert traffic on Stanley Avenue and Sicamous Street.

CARRIED Unanimously

Administrators — City of Armstrong, City of Enderby, Township of Spallumcheen — October 10, 2002

Re: Emergency Programs

Discussion: Expenditure for new emergency plan will be made after April 2003, when Federal grants have been issued. The process will probably begin by June or July.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Case, that the cost of a joint planning and preparedness program for the City of Armstrong, the City of Enderby, and the Township pf Spallumcheen be apportioned on the basis of population;

AND FURTHER THAT the Cities of Armstrong and Enderby and the Township of Spallumcheen apply to the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program for 50% funding of a maximum of $20,000 for the preparation of an emergency plan for the three communities;

AND FURTHER THAT funding be included in the 2003 budgets of the three municipalities to cover the 50% local share of the preparation of an emergency plan.

CARRIED Unanimously

Administrator — October 16, 2002

Re: Liquor Licensing

Discussion: Changes to liquor licensing laws on December 2, 2002 include hours of operation, and retail sale of liquor.

Moved by Councillor McCaig, seconded by Councillor Case that the City initiate an amendment to the text of Zoning Bylaw No. 966 to permit the sale of liquor in the C2 (highway Commercial) Zone.

CARRIED Unanimously

Moved by Councillor McCaig, seconded by Councillor Case that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1312 be given first and second reading and taken to Public Hearing.

CARRIED Unanimously

Administrator — October 18, 2002

Re: Monies Incorrectly Placed in Reserve

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Phillips, that Council request the authorization of the Inspector of Municipalities to remove monies incorrectly deposited in the Development Cost Charge Reserve.

CARRIED Unanimously

Finance Committee

Re: Business Licenses and Frequency of Cheque Issuance

Discussion: Many of the outstanding business license fees to be collected are a result of licenses being listed on businesses no longer operating in Enderby. The outstanding fees to be collected are therefore not as high as first anticipated.

Moved by Councillor McCune, seconded by Councillor Wejr, that the issue be investigated in conjunction with an overall review of the relationship between the City and the Chamber.

CARRIED Unanimously

Finance Committee

Re: Frequency of Cheque Issuance

Discussion: Upon review of accounts and associated due dates, it was found that limiting cheque issuance to once per month would result in costs to the City in the way of penalties and fines.

Moved by Councillor Phillips, seconded by Councillor Vetter that issuance of cheques be limited to once every two weeks wherever possible.

CARRIED Unanimously

Re: Revenue and Expenditure Report (Sept)

Moved by Councillor Phillips, seconded by Councillor McCaig, that Revenue and Expenditure Report for the period ending September 30, 2002 be received and filed.

CARRIED Unanimously

Re: Accounts Payable Report (Sept)

Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor McCaig, that the Accounts Payable Report for September 2002 be received and filed.

CARRIED Unanimously

Re: Administrator’s Report

Moved by Councillor McCune, seconded by Councillor Vetter, that Council approve in principal the Memorandum of Understanding to be attached as Schedule "A" to NORD’s Enderby/Area F Governance Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1778.

CARRIED Unanimously

Mayor Dale will be attending the Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards presentations at the Drill Hall this Saturday.

The recently completed renovations at the Enderby Pharmacy were acknowledged.

An update on the Health Co-Op is slated to be on the next agenda.

Councillor McCaig announced the recent completion of improvements to Hubert Avenue have garnered compliments from several citizens. Acknowledgement for a job well done was offered to Public Works Superintendent and his crew and contractors. Thanks were also extended to the local businesses for their patience and cooperation during the project.

Superhost training session went well.

Concern was expressed regarding the condition of the sidewalk on Sicamous Street between Knight and Regent Avenues. The concensus of Council was that the Public Works Superintedent provide a report on the matter to the Council meeting.

Concern was expressed about Ambulance Service experiencing confusion over Pioneer Place address listed as Stanley Avenue, with the Street sign on only the west side of the highway. There are several areas in the City where house addresses are not obvious and may cause confusion. It was recommended that City staff check into these areas for 911 clarification.

Moved by Councillor McCaig, seconded by Councillor Vetter that a letter to Ambulance Services be issued, advising of Stanley Street situation and request input into the issue.

CARRIED Unanimously

Public Works Superintendent

Thank you was expressed to Roy Halvorson who was on Hubert Avenue site, helping to locate valves etc. PWS will be meeting with contractor Oct 22 and will have a report ready by week’s end.

The Salsnes filter at the Sewer Treatment Plant which has been on loan, may soon be removed due to other commitments. Stantec is working on the design for the upgrade project,a nd will consider the results of the Salsnes filter.

Meeting was held with Frances Hatfield of the Mural Project. Estimates for the installation of the mural are being obtained by the City.

Randy Peel has been working with the Lion’s Club on the Gazebo project.

News reporter Jackie Pearse reminded Council that local citizen Mary Woollam will be receiving a Queen’s Jubilee Medal on November 13 for outstanding contributions to the community.

Moved by Councillor McCaig, seconded by Councillor Phillips that a letter of congratulations be issued to Mrs. Woollam.

CARRIED Unanimously

Moved by Councillor McCune, seconded by Councillor Case, 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.

On a motion by Councillor McCaig, the Regular meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.

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