THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE
REGULAR
MEETING #16-99
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Montrose held in the Council Chambers on August 03, 1999.
Present: Mayor M. Walsh
Councillor D. Berriault
Councillor R. Clarke
Deputy Clerk G. Terness
Absent: Councillor P. Stone
Councillor G. Parker
Administrator A. Carrel
Call
to Order
Mayor Walsh called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM.
Agenda
Moved by Councillor Clarke
Seconded by Councillor Berriault
That the revised agenda for Regular Meeting #16-99 be adopted as amended.
CARRIED
Delegations
SOS Committee Terry Jones Sr. spoke on behalf of SOS with concerns about the July 26th Trail Times editorial by Ray Masleck. SOS requested that Council write a letter to the Times for an apology or retraction of comments made in the editorial regarding the Montrose School.
Councillor Clarke responded by suggesting that editorials are an opinion and if there is disagreement with the editorial more weight would be carried by individual residents writing letters to the editor voicing their own concerns and opinions.
PAC Kim Mandoli spoke on behalf of PAC advising they are ready to move on and move forward in cooperation with the school board. Council was reqested to strike a committee to actively market Montrose as a great place to live and encourage young families to move to Montrose. Further reminded Council of the August 16th Public Meeting on the Ward System at Stanley Humphries School
Councillor Clarke indicated he would investigate. The delegation was advised that the Village had just acquired an internet address. Short discussion about a possible Web Page.
A & D Bath Concern expressed that with the dry conditions, motorbikes some without mufflers are going down the gulley beyond their residence. They have called the RCMP on numerous occasions without much success. They are also concerned about what sounds like firecrackers or shots in the Village. Staff was directed to contact the RCMP.
Shop/Office Dev Robert Matthes of Matthes Building Design presented suggestions and a first draft of a Shop/Office/Firehall Development
Moved by Councillor Clarke
Seconded by Councillor Berriault
That the first draft of the Shop Office Reno be accepted and further that Matthes Design consult with staff as to their needs.
CARRIED
Minutes
Meeting #15-99 Moved by Councillor Clarke
Seconded by Councillor Berriault
That the minutes of Regular Meeting #15-99 of July 20, 1999, be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Consent
Calendar
Moved by Councillor Berriault
Seconded by Councillor Clarke
That the Consent Calendar including:
(1) UBCM - Cabinet Shuffle
(2) MIA Risk Management Tidbits
(3) School District #20
(4) Copy of letter from Kim Mandoli to School District #20
(5) UBCM - Legislative Session Finally Adjourns
(6) Incident Report - Montrose Fire Dept
(7) Diana Butler’s Report on RDKB Community Services
(8) School District #20 - MR: Electoral Boundaries
(9) MIA - Delegates
be accepted as circulated.
CARRIED
Motions
& Submissions
Nil
Referrals
From Prior Meetings
Schedule 99/00 Meeting & Agenda Schedule for 1999 & 2000.
Acknowledged
RDKB Liquor Policy Examination of the RDKB’s position on the policy of liquor purchases for pre-meeting dinners, as reported in the Minutes of RDKB Board Meeting of April 29, 1999.
Councillor Berriault advised the staff report is not yet ready
Referred to next meeting or until staff report is completed
Rec Fac Survey Draft 2 accepted with the following change:
In the first sentence delete the words ‘Montrose and’
Correspondence
BVRC Thank you letter Senior’s BBQ
Acknowledged
Rossland Copy of letter to Minister Kwan regarding Municipal Act Reform - Regional District Legislation
Acknowledged
Jean Cormack Letter to Administrator regarding the discussion paper “A Comprehensive Community Education & Resource Centre”
Acknowledged
Reports
& Memoranda
Com Plan/Dev Prg Acknowledged and referred to next meeting
Veh Acc Report Mayor advised we should get the minor fixes done on the garbage truck
Garb Coll Survey Referred to next meeting
Financial
matters
Accounts Payable Moved by Councillor Berriault
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 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY THREE THOUSAND AND EIGHTY-THREE dollars and FIFTY-TWO cents ($283,083.53) in total be approved:
Cheques #3562 - 35881 inclusive $ 283,083.52
TOTAL NET CURRENT EXPENDITURE $ 283,083.52
CARRIED
Question: R.G. Contracting Invoice billed $660.00 for
moving and replacing garden shed.
Bylaws
#548 Moved by Councillor Clarke
Seconded by Councillor Berriault
That Bylaw #548, cited as the “Water & Sewer Security Issuing Bylaw #548” having been given due and detailed consideration, be now read a third time.
CARRIED
Policies
Village Pins Policy Moved by Councillor Berriault
Seconded by Councillor Clarke
That the draft Village Pins policy be accepted with the amendment that an inventory of not less than 250 pins be maintained
CARRIED
Member
Reports & Inquiries
Councillor Stone No report:
Councillor Clarke A verbal report:
a) Will be away August 24th
b) After the August 16th Public Hearing Council should take a position on the Ward System
Councillor Berriault A verbal report:
a) RDKB denied waiving of tipping fees for Laura J. Morrish school demolition
b) A 30 x 30 Reuse Building will be constructed at the McKelvy Creek Landfill at An approximate cost of $36,000
c) The present mechanic firefighter position is vacant and Fire Services will be hiring a mechanic firefighter or a mechanic and training as a firefighter
d) requested that the Emergency Training Schedule be given to our PEP coordinator Bill Wenman
Letter of support Moved by Councillor Berriault
ILMA Seconded by Councillor Clarke
That a letter of support be sent to the Minister of International Trade for the Interior Lumber Manufacturers’ Assocation’s position on the US Customs Service Determination
CARRIED
Councillor Parker No report
Mayor Walsh No report:
Administrator No report:
Adjournment
On a motion by Councillor Berriault, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
I
hereby certify the preceding to be a true and correct account of the Regular
Meeting #16-99 of Council held on August 3, 1999.
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Mayor Deputy
Clerk