THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE
REGULAR
MEETING #25-99
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Montrose held in the Council Chambers on December 7, 1999.
Present: Mayor M. Walsh
Councillor A. Benzer
Councillor R. Dostaler
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
Agenda Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That the revised agenda for Regular Meeting #25-99 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED 5-0
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That the policy of recording vote counts in the minutes be discontinued.
CARRIED
Delegations
Nil
Minutes
Meeting #24-99 Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That the minutes of Regular Meeting #24-99 of November 15, 1999, be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Consent
Calendar
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That the Consent Calendar including:
(1) AKBM Convention dates;
(2) Fire Department October Incident Report;
(3) Bylaw Enforcement November Report;
(4) Coldwell Banker - Seasons Greetings;
(5) Leader of the Opposition - Congratulations;
(6) RDKB - Board Minutes of October 28, 1999
(7) RDKB - Commission Minutes of November 16, 1999, and
(8) 1999 Local Government Elections Summary Statistics
be accepted as circulated.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That a letter be written to the AKBM, with copies to member municipalities, expressing Council’s displeasure with the decision to extend to AKBM Convention over a 4-day period, as this decision adds unnecessarily to the cost of lost wages and accommodation expenses.
CARRIED
Motions
& Submissions
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Dostaler
That the following Council appointments be confirmed:
Mayor Walsh: Bargaining
Montrose Recreation Commission
Community Hall
Publicity & Public Relations
Special Projects
Councillor Benzer: Bylaws & Policy
School Committee
Councillor Dostaler: Works, Services & Utilities
Councillor Parker: Parks & Playgrounds
Provincial Emergency Program
Protective Services
Councillor Stone: Bargaining
Finance, Administration & Cost Saving
Publicity & Public Relations
CARRIED
RDKB Director Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Dostaler
That Councillor Stone be appointed to serve as the Director for the Village of Montrose on the Board of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That Councillor Benzer be appointed to serve as the Alternate Director for the Village of Montrose on the Board of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary.
CARRIED
Referrals
From Prior Meetings
Schedule Meeting & Agenda Schedule for 2000.
Acknowledged
Strategic Plan Council called for a Strategic Planning Session to be held in the Village Office from 8 a.m. to noon on January 15, 2000. Council extended an invitation to the Deputy Clerk and the Works Foreman to attend and participate in the session.
Correspondence
MoTH Information on the proposed federal deregulation of the Canadian passenger bus industry.
Acknowledged
Trail Chamber Response to suggestions for the next All Candidates Forum.
Acknowledged
BC Seniors Games A request for financial support for the 2000 Seniors Games.
Acknowledged
RDKB Tipping Fees Response to Council’s inquiry on the increase in tipping fees.
Moved by Councillor Benzer
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That a letter be sent to the RDKB to express Council’s opposition to regional funding of the waste management function.
CARRIED
City of Rossland Copy of a letter to Cominco Ltd. on the company’s procurement policies and refusal to participate in negotiations for the provision of regional fire dispatch services.
Acknowledged
KBS Solicitation for Season’s Greetings commercials.
Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That Council purchase Christmas Greetings message to be broadcast by KBS at a cost of $149.
CARRIED
BV Seniors Housing Request for a grant of $125 toward a needs assessment for seniors’ housing in the Beaver Valley.
Council requested information on the Association itself and on the terms of reference for the needs survey.
Hosp. Foundation Request for a contribution to the 1999 Light Up Hospitals program.
Acknowledged
FCM Information on the Municipal Infrastructure in the Millennium Budget.
Acknowledged
BV Public Library Invitation to participate in the Century Trunk raffle draw.
Councillor Stone indicated that she would attend the draw.
I. Mark, M.P. Request for feedback on Bill C-10 (amendment to the Municipal Grants Act).
Acknowledged
UBCM Information on group insurance for elected officials.
Council requested additional information.
R. Clarke Offer to accept appointments to represent the Village on the Economic Development Commission and the School Committee.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Dostaler
That Ron Clarke and Councillor Benzer be appointed to represent Council on the School Committee.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That Ron Clarke be appointed to represent Council on the Economic Development Commission.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Dostaler
That a grant application be submitted to the Community Enterprise program for the community facilities study project.
CARRIED
City of Nelson Notice of Orientation and Corporate Planning Workshop.
Acknowledged
UBCM Notice of Newly Elected Officials seminar.
Acknowledged
BCAA Congratulations and offer to provide an orientation of BCAA services and activities.
Acknowledged
TAB Solicitation for Season’s Greetings advertising.
Acknowledged
Reports
& Memoranda
Street Lights Deputy Clerk - report on 3rd Street street light survey; proclamations; Village of Fruitvale bowling alley proposal and resumption of the Village Newsletter.
Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That the 3rd Street street light be reinstalled, and that defective street lights be repaired at the same time.
CARRIED
Rec. Facility Matthes Building Design Inc. - Proposal for a 3-phase recreation facility planning project at an estimated cost of $45,000.
Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That a letter to the RDKB be drafted to request a financial commitment of $45,000 plus contingency for the Montrose recreation facility planning project.
CARRIED
Park Program Matthes Building Design Inc. - Montrose Parks upgrades and implementation sequencing schedule.
Council referred consideration of this project to the Strategic Planning Session.
Financial
matters
Accounts Payable Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That the commitments and expenditures represented by the accounts payable listed below be authorized and that their payment in the amount of EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND AND FIFTY-SIX dollars and FORTY-SIX cents ($89,056.46) in total be approved:
Cheques #3784-3825 inclusive $ 89,056.46
TOTAL NET CURRENT EXPENDITURE $ 89,056.46
CARRIED
Bylaws
Nil
Policies
#0330 Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Dostaler
That Policy #0330, being the Community Recognition Policy, be approved as presented.
CARRIED
Member
Reports & Inquiries
Councillor Stone A written report on:
a) Swearing in ceremony for area councils;
b) Ambulatory care project financing approval;
c) Fencing and other improvements at the Community Hall;
d) Question on outdoor ashtray for Community Hall;
e) Orientation Manual for Councillors.
A verbal report on:
a) Suggestion to review the Village investment strategy to maximize interest earnings;
b) Suggestion to obtain a cost estimate to replace the upper floor windows in the fire hall.
Councillor Benzer A verbal report on:
a) Suggesting that a copy of Robert’s Rules of Order be placed in the municipal library.
Councillor Parker A verbal report on:
a) Thanks to Rossland and Fabbro for swearing in ceremony;
b) Request permission to use Village Office for Police consultative group. Council suggested to use the Community Hall instead. Check if there is booking on Dec/13/99 7 p.m. for 1 hour.
c) Concern about protection of aquifer.
Councillor Dostaler A verbal report on:
a) Appreciation for the Orientation Manual prepared by Councillor Stone and for the swearing in function;
b) Question concerning purchasing and servicing policies for public works.
Mayor Walsh A verbal report on:
a) Problems with roof leaks at the Community Hall, problem area identified;
b) Floor in the hall is suffering due to heavy use, need to change waxing;
c) Appreciation to Councillor Stone for the work done on the Orientation Manual;
d) Recommendation that a letter of appreciation be sent to Judge Fabbro for the swearing in ceremony, and to City of Rossland for reception;
e) The break-in and vandalism at the Montrose school.
f) A welcome to Councillor Benzer and Councillor Dostaler.
Administrator No report.
Adjournment
On a motion by Councillor Stone, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
I hereby certify the
preceding to be a true and correct account of the Regular Meeting #25-99 of
Council held on December 7, 1999.
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Mayor Clerk