THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE
REGULAR MEETING #23-01
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Montrose held in the Council Chambers on October 16, 2001.
Present: Mayor M. Walsh
Councillor A. Benzer
Councillor G. Parker
Councillor P. Stone
Administrator A. Carrel
Absent: Councillor R. Dostaler
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 #23-01 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Delegations
V. Friesen Mr. V. Friesen (295 – 10th Avenue) made a presentation to Council referring to a letter sent by the Village on the condition his property would be restored to after the road paving program, stating that the changes made to the driveway will make exiting from the driveway during winter conditions impossible.
Council directed the administrator to submit a report on the problem.
Petrocan Mr. N. Jagpal made a presentation to Council concerning a proposal to construct a canopy over the fuel pumps at Petrocan.
Council took the request under consideration
G. Conacher Mr. G. Conacher expressed his appreciation for the recognition given to his wife Thea on the occasion of the dedication of the Memorial Park. Mr. Conacher also expressed an Interested in sponsoring a sundial for Memorial Park.
Council agreed to explore the cost and possible location for a sundial.
Minutes
Meeting #22-01 Moved by Councillor Benzer
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That the minutes of Regular Meeting #22-01 of October 2, 2001, be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Consent Calendar
Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That the Consent Calendar including:
be accepted as circulated.
CARRIED
Motions & Submissions
Nil
Referrals From Prior Meetings
Water Meters Draft terms of reference, volunteer participant questionnaire, and newsletter.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That the Water Project newsletter, pilot terms of reference, and volunteer questionnaire be approved.
CARRIED
CCERC Bldg. Matthes Building Design Inc., a report on the change of water closets in the building.
Acknowledged
Community Hall Matthes Building Design Inc., draft contract tender specifications for the modification to the east entrance and lower access to the Community Hall.
Referred for consideration in the next fiscal year.
AKBM Call for resolutions for the 2002 AGM.
Acknowledged
Public Works Shop Matthes Building Design Inc., conceptual design for a truck run-in shed attachment to the public works shop.
Referred for consideration in the 2002 budget.
Trail Task Force Appointment of Task Force Members.
Referred to the February 5, 2002, meeting.
Correspondence
FCM – CRTC A letter calling for input to the rights-of-way contract intervention issue.
Acknowledged
Dist. of Hope Copy of a letter to the Prime Minister on the subject of the US imposed duty on Canadian softwood lumber exports.
Acknowledged.
MoTH A letter from the Ministry of Transportation and Highways confirming their position to decline the request for the placement of no-post barriers at Montrose Petrocan.
Council directed that a copy of the letter be sent to Mr. M. Howell.
Hwy #3 Corridor An agenda for the October 17, 2001 meeting of the Highway #3 Corridor Mayors and Chairs Committee Meeting.
Councillor Benzer will attend.
Fruitvale An invitation to attend the October 22, 2001, Beaver Valley Community Appreciation reception.
Acknowledged
Emcon A notice of Emcon Services Inc.’s 10th anniversary of highway maintenance service in the area.
Council directed that it be suggested to Emcon to advance the mowing schedule for the highway shoulders in Montrose by one week to ten days.
Health Services A response from the Minister of Health Services to Council’s letter on the level and quality of health care in the province.
Acknowledged
RDKB A letter requesting submissions to a proposed meeting to identify and prioritize local and provincial issues affecting the Greater Trail area.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That Council will attend the Local/Provincial Issues Meeting, but that Montrose does not have any issues to contribute to the agenda.
CARRIED
Child Care A request from the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services to respond to a survey on childcare options.
To be referred to CCERC.
Fruitvale A letter of congratulations from Mayor Nelson of Fruitvale on the Montrose Memorial Park.
Acknowledged
Ed Conroy An invitation to attend a Roast/Toast Tribute to former area MLA Ed Conroy on November 17th at the Castlegar Community Complex.
Acknowledged
BC Gas An invitation to attend a community energy awareness and planning workshop.
Acknowledged
REPORTS & MEMORANDA
Driveways Urban Systems Ltd. – a report on the condition of the driveway at 295 – 10th Avenue.
Dealt with under delegations.
Financial matters
Accounts Payable Moved by Councillor Stone
#4896-4912 Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That the commitments and expenditures represented by the accounts payable listed below be authorized and that the payment in the amount of NINETEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND NINETY-THREE dollars and TWENTY-THREE cents ($19,693.23) in total be approved:
Payroll direct deposits and cheques #4896-4912 $ 19,693.23
TOTAL NET CURRENT EXPENDITURE $ 19,693.23
CARRIED
Bylaws
#575 Referred to the meeting of December 4, 2001.
Policies
Nil
Member Reports & Inquiries
Councillor Stone A written report on:
Councillor Benzer A written report on:
Councillor Parker A verbal report on:
Councillor Dostaler No report
Mayor Walsh A verbal report on:
Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That the Village resume publishing a newsletter for specific information.
CARRIED
Councillor Stone voted in opposition to the motion.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That the development permit application by Mr. N. Jagpal on behalf of Montrose Petrocan for the construction of a canopy over the gas pumps be approve subject to approvals being secured by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways and West Kootenay Power.
CARRIED
Administrator No report.
Adjournment
On a motion by Councillor Benzer the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
I hereby certify the preceding to be a true and correct account of the Regular Meeting #23-01 of Council held on October 16, 2001.
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Mayor Clerk