Present: Mayor Sue Phillips

Councillor Sue Brookes

Councillor Beryl Ludwig

Councillor Earl Shipmaker

Councillor Hubert van Berkel

Councillor Tony Vetter

Administrator Maggie Knox

Superintendent of Public Works Alf Soros

Planner Rob Smailes

Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy

The Press & Public

Minutes of September 2, 2003

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Vetter, that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, held on September 2, 2003, be adopted as circulated.

Carried Unanimously

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351762 Alberta Ltd. — 1801 George Street

The Planner informed Council of the applicant’s plans for the property and explained the merits of permitting the setbacks and signage requests. The Planner noted that no objections have been received from neighbouring property owners.

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Vetter that the Development Variance Permit for Parcel A (DD 140505F and Plan B6582) of Lot 2, D.L. 150, K. (formerly O.) D.Y.D., Plan 1789 and Lot 1, Plan KAP50509, D.L. 150, K. (formerly O.) D.Y.D. — (351762 Alberta Ltd. C/o Ivan Humphrey) be approved subject to submission of a legal survey plan regarding the proposed variances, confirming the location of the fuel storage tanks and spill containment structure at 3 metres from the property line.

Carried Unanimously

Board of Variance Procedures Bylaw: Amendments

The Planner explained the function of the Board. The existing Board of Variance has not been used in this area for quite some time. Appointments to the Board are made by Local Government, with Provincial Government no longer making appointments. There are options available to establish one or more Joint Boards of Variance with Electoral Areas and neighbouring municipalities.

Discussion: It was consensus of Council to maintain the existing structure of a separate Board of Variance for Enderby.

Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that Board of Variance Bylaw No. 1205 be updated and revised to reflect the recent changes to the Local Government Act.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Brookes that NORD Report on Open Burning be referred to the Fire Protection Committee for recommendation.

Carried

Discussion: As the ban on open burning ban was rescinded by Ministry of Forests on September 15, no action is required.

Mayor Phillips advised that she had been requested by the Regional Services Committee of NORD to discuss with Council the possibility of reinstating a regional planning service.

Discussion occurred as follows:

• The previous regional service had dissolved when Vernon and Coldstream had withdrawn from the service, followed by Electoral Areas;
• Municipalities being mandated to provide emergency planning, with emergency planning in electoral areas being optional;
• The benefits of a region-wide service;
• Work undertaken by the City of Enderby in partnership with the City of Armstrong and the Township of Spallumcheen, and the opportunity for Electoral Area F to participate;
• Opportunities for cooperation between all jurisdictions regardless of the service delivery boundaries;
• Deficiencies with the previous regional service.

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that the City of Enderby support a regional emergency planning service.

Defeated

Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako — Aug 19, 2003

Re: Closed Border in Trade of Meat Products

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

Carried Unanimously

City of Terrace — Sept 2, 2003

Re: Closed Border in Trade of Meat Products

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

Carried Unanimously

N. Okanagan-Shuswap School District #83 — Sept 4, 2003

Re: Discussion on School Configuration in Armstrong

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

Carried Unanimously

Planner Rob Smailes

Re: Revised Timeframe for OCP Review

This report was provided for information purposes.

Mayor Phillips informed Council of the Pacific Salmon Open House taking place on Friday, Sept. 19 from 10:30 — 2:30 at the Kingfisher Interpretive Centre.

A plaque of appreciation from the Lion’s Club with a photo of the Gazebo is on display in the lobby of City Hall.

Mayor Phillips advised that she had been elected Chairperson of the Community Health Centre Steering Committee. Plans are in place to renovate the Parkview facility which is not conducive for a community health centre. A new centre on site is required to fill the needs of the community. The steering committee feels that promises made are long overdue and are seeking support of Council in their efforts to have new facility built.

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that a letter be forwarded to the Interior Health Authority requesting that Council be advised of the proposed plans for the new Community Health Centre,

And Further That the community be consulted before the plans are finalized.

Carried Unanimously

Councillor van Berkel participated in the Armstrong/Spallumcheen and Legion parades.

With school back in session, Councillor van Berkel is in receipt of newsletters from local schools.

The Fortune Parks and Recreation Strategic Planning Session is scheduled for September 18 and the following items from Council should be up for discussion:

• Scope of the service;

• Mabel Lake boat launch;
• Riverwalk;
• Cost recovery.

Councillor Ludwig attended the following functions:

• Armstrong/Spallumcheen and Legion parades
• Lion’s Club Gazebo Grand Opening
• C.O.P.S. meeting
• Enderby in Bloom meeting

In addition to the written report, the Administrator reminded Council of the Fortune Parks Strategic Planning Session taking place at 9:30 am on Thursday, Sept. 18 at the Fire Hall.

The Emergency Planning Workshop is scheduled for October 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Spallumcheen Municipal Hall.

Municipal Finance Authority seminar is scheduled for Monday, October 6 at 3:00 p.m. Dinner will be provided.

The Administrator reminded Council that she will be on vacation from October 13 — 31 inclusive.

In addition to the written report the Public Works Superintendent reported that he attended a meeting with the Ministry of Transportation on Friday, September 12 to discuss the highway corridor issues. Vehicle counts were done at intersections and conversations with residents took place over the summer. The Public Works Superintendent was encouraged to bring forward suggestions. The Ministry of Transportation is looking at phasing in upgrades in different stages. Political pressure is encouraged.

In response to questions re pothole repairs, the Public Works Superintendent stated that repairs are made on an ongoing basis as they occur.

There was discussion as to the traffic flow changes made in the alley behind the Library. An excerpt from the Council Minutes will be brought forward at next meeting for clarification.

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

Carried Unanimously

Greg McCune

Mr. McCune expressed concern about the diagonal parking on Belvedere Street near the Post Office. Vehicles pull forward and obstruct the sidewalk for pedestrian traffic.

The Public Works Superintendent advised that installing a barrier would hinder snow removal on the sidewalks. Parallel parking would eliminate too many parking spaces. Painting of "small cars only" is a possible solution to consider.

On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, Council was invited to attend "River Days" taking place on Sunday, September 28.

The Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to working with Council to develop an operating agreement.

The Chamber of Commerce is anxious to get the issue of City of Enderby signage addressed, as it is a main objective of the Chamber.

A meeting is taking place tomorrow to finalize the plans for the erection of a building at Riverside RV Park to house a parade float and storage.

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor van Berkel, 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

On a motion by Councillor Ludwig the regular meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

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