THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE
REGULAR
MEETING #09-98
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Montrose held in the council chambers on March 17, 1998.
Present: Mayor M. Walsh
Councillor D. Berriault
Councillor R. Clarke
Councillor G. Parker
Councillor P. Stone
Administrator A. Carrel
Absent: Nil
Call
to Order
Mayor Walsh called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Agenda
Moved by Councillor Berriault
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That the agenda of Regular Meeting #9-98 be approved as circulated.
CARRIED
Delegations
P. White Mr. Peter White requested permission to operate a horse-drawn ice cream/pop wagon in Montrose from April to October 1998.
Council raised the question of liability insurance for the business. Mr. White advised that he does not carry liability insurance due to the high cost of such a policy.
The administrator was directed to prepare a report for Council on municipal bylaws applicable to the proposed business venture for the next meeting.
Soligo & Assoc. Ms. Lorena Lymbery, Auditor, presented the 1997 Audit Report.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That the 1997 Audit Report be received as presented.
CARRIED
Minutes
Moved by Councillor Berriault
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That the minutes of the Regular Meeting #7-98 of March 3, 1998 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Consent
Calendar
Moved by Councillor Berriault
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That the Consent Calendar including:
1. Bylaw Enforcement, February Report;
2. School District #20 - 98.02.23 & 98.03.02 Minutes;
3. BV Recreation Commission Minutes 97.11.13 & 98.01.29;
4. Montrose Fire Dept. January Incident Report, and
5. Building Inspection February Report
be accepted as circulated.
CARRIED
Motions &
Submissions
Nil
Referrals
from Prior Meetings
MoTH Meeting A meeting has been scheduled with representatives from the Ministry of Transportation and Highways for 3:45 PM, Wednesday, March 25, 1998. The agenda of this meeting is to include the following items:
1. Location of speed limit signs on Highway 3B at western entry to Montrose;
2. Separation between Highway 3B and Service Road;
3. Patching on Montrose cut-off section of Highway 3B;
4. Life expectancy and reclamation of gravel pit (Columbia Gardens Road);
5. Limits of responsibility for highway intersection maintenance;
6. Snow removal, Highway 3B and Service Road.
Golden Acre The Approving Officer reported that he had received new documentation from the developer, and that the material will be reviewed on March 18, 1998.
RCMP A recommendation from the RCMP concerning stop signs at the intersection of 11th Ave & 7th Street.
The administrator was directed to advise citizens who had inquired about traffic control at this intersection of the RCMP’s report.
Correspondence
City of Trail A recommendation for changes to the remuneration paid to RDKB directors from the Greater Trail area.
Acknowledged
FCM Notice of the 1998 FCM Annual Conference in Ottawa-Carlton with instructions for the submission of resolutions.
Acknowledged
City of Rossland Request for consideration of intermunicipal business licenses for real estate agents.
Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That Rossland’s request for licensing real estate agents under the intermunicipal licensing agreement be endorsed.
CARRIED
City of Nelson Notice of farewell dinner for Councillor & Ms. Neville
Acknowledged
RDEK Notice of treaty negotiation process presentation.
Acknowledged
BC Gas Notice of application for approval of the BC Gas Utility Ltd. Southern Crossing Pipeline Project.
Acknowledged
Attorney General Information on the Community Accountability Program.
Acknowledged
UBCM Report on the 1998 Critical Issues in the B.C. Forest Industry Survey.
Acknowledged
Reports
& Memoranda
Strategic Plan 1998 Long List Report
Moved by Councillor Berriault
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That the 1998 Strategic Plan Long List Report be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Strategic Plan 1998 Short-Term Priorities Report
Moved by Councillor Berriault
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That the 1998 Strategic Plan Short-Term Priorities #1 to #6 inclusive be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Strategic Plan 1998 Long-Term Priorities Report
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Berriault
That the 1998 Strategic Plan Long-Term Priorities #1 to #13 inclusive be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Summer Students Notice of application deadline for the 1998 Summer Career Placement Program.
Moved by Councillor Berriault
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That an application be submitted for two summer students under the 1998 Summer Career Placement Program.
CARRIED
Financial
matters
Accounts Payable Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Clarke
That the commitments and expenditures represented by the accounts payable listed below be authorized and that their payment in the amount of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NINE DOLLARS AND SIXTY-SIX CENTS ($18,509.66) in total be approved:
Cheques #2456 to 2483 inclusive $ 18,509.66
TOTAL NET CURRENT EXPENDITURE $ 18,509.66
CARRIED
Bylaws
Nil
Policies
#0620 Tree Topping Policy - deferred to the next meeting.
Member
Reports & Inquiries
Councillor Stone Presented a written report:
a) The 1998 audit required additional work in the amount of $1,500 due to additional work required to be performed by L. Soligo & Associates Ltd.;
b) The detailed review of the 1997 financial report with the Auditor;
c) Commending the Deputy Treasurer for her competent work performed in maintaining the Village financial records;
d) Advising Council that L. Soligo & Associates Ltd. will allow a 50% discount for the additional work performed with the audit.
Councillor Clarke Presented a written report:
a) Comments on agenda items;
b) Government Awareness Month (April) and recommendations for the Townhall Meeting scheduled for April 22, 1998;
c) Montrose Volunteer Reception scheduled for April 27, 1998;
d) Retirees Dinner scheduled for March 23, 1998;
e) RDKB Commission meeting and Liquid Waste Management Meeting of March 17, 1998. The LWMP will not affect Montrose in a significant way. Montrose sewage treatment will eventually be incorporate in the plan.
Councillor Berriault Reported that the information on odour control for the sewage treatment plant has been reviewed with the Public Works Foreman.
New WCB Occupational Health & Safety Regulations are available for inspection in the Village Office.
Recommended that copies of the WCB publication “Take Care” be obtained and made available to Village staff.
Councillor Parker Cautioned Village employees that cougars have been sighted in the vicinity of the Village water tower.
Offered to coordinate a meeting with the Public Works Foreman and representatives of the distributor for sewage treatment plant odour control agents.
Mayor Walsh Reported on progress made with the renovations to the Community Hall.
Presented a memorandum recommending a proposal call for the construction of a roof over the Montrose park picnic site.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Clarke
That the Mayor’s recommendation for a proposal call for the construction of a roof over the Montrose picnic site be accepted and implemented.
CARRIED
Adjournment
On a motion by Councillor Berriault, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.
I hereby certify the
preceding to be a true and correct account of the Regular Meeting #09-98 of
Council held on March 17, 1998.
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Mayor Acting
Clerk