THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Montrose held in the Council Chambers on March 20, 2001.
Present: Mayor M. Walsh
Councillor A. Benzer
Councillor R. Dostaler
Councillor G. Parker
Councillor Stone
Deputy Clerk G. Terness
Absent: Administrator A. Carrel
Call
to Order
Mayor Walsh called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Agenda
Agenda Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That the revised agenda for Regular Meeting #09-01 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Delegations
Gatekeeper Lori Garrett advised Council about the Gatekeeper program that Prog was established to find at risk elderly individuals who may need assistance so they can maintain their independence
Minutes
Meeting #07-01 Moved by Councillor Benzer
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That the minutes of Regular Meeting #07-01 of March 05, 2001, be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Consent
Calendar
Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That the Consent Calendar including:
(1) Montrose Co #5 February Incident Report
(2) Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Big Brothers/Sisters Moved by Councillor Benzer
Seconded By Councillor Stone
That a letter of thanks be sent to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization.
CARRIED
(3) PR: Min of Health confirms TRH as the Regional Referral Centre
(4) UBCM – New Policy Initiatives
(5) FCM –not successful in the Green Enabling Fund Application
(6) Minutes: School Dist# 20 – March 5, 2001
(7) UBCM Highlights of Prov Budget
(8) BC Hydro – Community Relations Department Update
be accepted as circulated. CARRIED
Motions
& Submissions
Nil
Referrals
From Prior Meetings
Blue Box Staff instructed to invite
Raymond Gaudart to the Seniors Dinner, Monday March 26th to give a brief explanation of the blue box program and related cost.
CCERC MCCERC is interested in
negotiating a lease for space in the Change Room Building.
SPCA Impound Charges &
Facility Access Fee
Warfield Moved
by Councillor Stone
Seconded by
Councillor Benzer
That
the Village of Warfield’s offer to participate in a joint Animal Pound Service
call for proposal be reconsidered and that Montrose Council would like to
participate. .
CARRIED
C O’Shea Request for letter of congratulations
Moved by Councillor Dostaler
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That a letter of congratulations be sent to the 1951 Graduation Class.
CARRIED
Designated Interested in having a unit available in Montrose.
Drivers Councillor Parker will get bring this to the Consultative Policing
Group
Acknowledged
Dist of Joint & Several Liability
Sparwood Acknowledged
Bear Aware Request for $2500 donation
Acknowledged
W K Naturalists Support for Bear Aware Program
Acknowledged
Fr’vale Christ. Request to waiver /reduce hall rental fee
Fellowship Moved Councillor Parker
Seconded Councillor Dostaler
That Council waive or reduce the hall rental fee for a Mother’s Day brunch fundraiser.
DEFEATED
Staff directed to advise Fruitvale Christian Fellowship
CMHC Booklet Circulated
Be referred to next meeting
City of Copy
of letter to WK Boundary Regional Hospital Board
Castlegar Acknowledged
Nelson Health Nelson Health Campus – material available
for reading
Council Acknowledged
REPORTS
& MEMORANDA
Bylaw 572 Council
directed that the public hearing be held at the same time as a town hall
meeting, date to be decided.
Equip
Rent Agree Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by
Councillor Parker
That
the Village decline Rossland’s offer to participate in a Municipal Equipment
Rental Agreement.
CARRIED
Memorial Park Moved by
Councillor Benzer
Seconded
by Councillor Dostaler
That the Administrator be directed to develop
a policy to provide guidelines for public participation in the contribution,
dedication and development of the Montrose Memorial Park.
CARRIED
Office
Entry Way Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by
Councillor Parker
That Council
proceed with the Office Entry-way Project on the same basis as planned in 2000,
and that Montrose Council invite
proposals from Montrose-based contractors and the two contractors who previously submitted
proposals.
CARRIED
Financial matters
Accounts Payable Moved by Councillor Stone
#4553 - 4572 Seconded by Councillor Parker
That the commitments and expenditures represented by the accounts payable listed below be authorized and that the payment in the amount of TWENTY ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FOUR dollars and SIXTY cents ($21,664.60) in total be approved:
Payroll direct deposits and cheques #4553 -4572 $ 21,664.60
TOTAL NET CURRENT EXPENDITURE $ 21,664.60
CARRIED
Bylaws
Policies
Nil
Member
Reports & Inquiries
Councillor Stone A verbal report:
a) Art Gallery opening for Montrose Elementary Grade 5 Art Class
b) Service Commission budget is proceeding
c) Will be attending the FCM Conference as RDKB representative
d) Regional Hospital District Meeting upcoming to authorize expenditures to cover 40% of cost of a new acute care facility in Nelson
e) Council encouraged to attend the Growth Strategies Workshop in Trail on May 3rd 4-30 to 7:30 at the RDKB Board Room
f) Queries: Jagpal family fundraisers, water supply to Girl Guides SOAR this summer, Community Service Award recipients, hall photo display & senior’s dinner
Councillor Benzer A verbal report on:
a) CCERC is interested in negotiating lease for space in change room building.
b) Water pamphlets still with Joel Tremblay
c) Letter has been sent to Sue Heaton, BC Hydro advising we cannot attend all meetings but would appreciate being kept informed of progress
Beaver Creek Park Moved by Councillor Benzer
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That a letter be sent to the Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks BC Parks Division with a copy to the Trail Kiwanis Club commending the Trail Kiwanis Club on the park upgrades and that the Ministry completely cooperate with the Trail Kiwanis Club so they can continue their good work.
CARRIED
Councillor Parker A verbal report on:
a) work needed to be done at ball park prior to ball season
b) Consultative Policing Group has not met yet
Councillor Dostaler No report
Mayor Walsh A verbal report on:
a) Montrose Recreation Commission
b) Park issues and plans to be discussed at April 3, 2001 Council Meeting
c) Recycling area needs attention – staff directed to call and advise Regional District.
Administrator No report.
Deputy Clerk A verbal report on:
a) AKBM Registrations
b) Spring Cleanup April 2 – 6 inclusive
c) Confirmation on attendees for Senior’s dinner
d) Complaints received re: washing driveways, roadways – need to conserve water now – Staff was directed to place an ad in the Source and the Trail Times advising of need to conserve water and to prepare for an odd / even water sprinkling program
Adjournment
On a motion by Councillor Benzer the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
I hereby certify the
preceding to be a true and correct account of the Regular Meeting #09-01 of
Council held on March 20, 2001.
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Mayor Deputy
Clerk