THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE
REGULAR MEETING #25-01
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Montrose held in the Council Chambers on November 20, 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 7:02 PM.
Agenda
Agenda Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That the Agenda for Regular Meeting #25-01 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Delegations
Skateboard Park Ms. Loren Koerber made a presentation calling for Council support for the development of a skateboard park to serve the 8-15 year old group of youth in the community. The specific request was for approval to use the lower tennis court.
The administrator was directed to request a report from the MIA on the liability issue relating to skateboard parks.
Road Plan Mr. R. Runzer, Urban Systems Ltd., presented the draft 10-year road and surface drainage improvement plan.
Council directed that Urban System provide a project outline for a drainage system maintenance policy.
Minutes
Meeting #24-01 Moved by Councillor Benzer
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That the minutes of Regular Meeting #24-01 of November 6, 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
Dog Bags Administration Staff – memorandum with information on dog waste bag dispensers (July 23, 2001).
Council directed that information on the supply of small disposal containers be gathered, for consideration by Council and the Trails Task Force.
Card Tables Deputy Clerk – Memorandum with suggestions for the replacement of card tables in the community hall (November 14, 2001).
Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That a letter be drafted to notify the card player group that the access policy for the community hall and its equipment will be applied to all users.
CARRIED
Park Entry Way Mr. L. Ganzini – Proposal for the construction of a gateway between Montrose and Memorial parks.
Council expressed a preference for an ornamental gate between Memorial park and Montrose Parks. The Mayor will contact Mr. Ganzini.
CAO Contract A draft contract for the provision of CAO services.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That the CAO services agreement with André Carrel & Associates Ltd., including changes to articles 4(b) and 7(a) be approved.
CARRIED
Correspondence
BV Library An invitation from the Beaver Valley Public Library to attend the 20th Anniversary Open House Celebration on November 27, 2001.
The Mayor will attend.
MFA Forum An invitation from the Municipal Finance Authority to submit themes for the 2002 MFA Annual Forum.
Acknowledged
City Nelson A letter from the City of Nelson soliciting financial contributions to the Kokanee Glacier Alpine Campaign.
Acknowledged
Community Chest A request from the Montrose Community Chest for a contribution to the Breakfast with Santa event.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That a donation to the Montrose Community chest in the amount of $75 and the use of the Polaroid camera be approved.
CARRIED
REPORTS & MEMORANDA
BC Gas City of Rossland – Summary of the November 7, 2001, inter-municipal meeting on the proposed new BC Gas Operating Agreement.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That the Village of Montrose participate in the development of a response to the BC Gas Operating Agreement proposal to a maximum $375.00.
CARRIED
BC Gas Administrator – Meeting notes on the November 7, 2001, inter-municipal meeting on the proposed new BC Gas Operating Agreement.
Acknowledged
Strategic Plan Administrator – Draft primary and secondary objectives for the 2002 Strategic Plan.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That the 2002 Strategic Plan objectives be approved.
CARRIED
Project Planning Administrator – A summary and details of implementation schedules for current and pending capital projects.
Referred to the next meeting to review target dates.
Townhall Meeting Administrator – draft agenda for the November 26, 2001, Townhall Meeting.
The administrator was directed to prepare background information for Council.
CCERC President Jane Power is to be invited to attend the meeting.
Meeting Report Administrator – Action report relating to Regular Meeting #24-01.
Acknowledged
Financial matters
Accounts Payable Moved by Councillor Stone
#4949-4975 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 ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND THIRTY-TWO dollars and SEVENTY-THREE cents ($137,432.73) in total be approved:
Payroll direct deposits and cheques #4949-4975 $ 137,432.73
TOTAL NET CURRENT EXPENDITURE $ 137,432.73
CARRIED
Council requested that individual wage payments be shown on the accounts payable schedule.
Bylaws
#573 Moved by Councillor Benzer
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That Bylaw #573, cited as the 11th Avenue and 6th Street Exchange Bylaw, be now read a third time.
CARRIED
#581 Moved by Councillor Benzer
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That Bylaw #581, cited as the 2002 Water User Rate Bylaw, having been reconsidered and having met all prerequisites for final adoption, be now finally adopted, sealed and signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
CARRIED
#582 Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That Bylaw #582, cited as the 2002 Water User Rate (External) Bylaw, having been reconsidered and having met all prerequisites for final adoption, be now finally adopted, sealed and signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
CARRIED
#583 Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That Bylaw #583, cited as the 2002 Sewer User Rate Bylaw, having been reconsidered and having met all prerequisites for final adoption, be now finally adopted, sealed and signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
CARRIED
#584 Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That Bylaw #584, cited as the 2002 Parcel Tax Assessment Roll (Amendment) Bylaw, having been reconsidered and having met all prerequisites for final adoption, be now finally adopted, sealed and signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
CARRIED
Policies
Nil
Member Reports & Inquiries
Councillor Stone Questions on:
Councillor Benzer A verbal report on:
Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That CCERC be authorized to use the Montrose Logo on their sign.
CARRIED – Councillor Stone voted in opposition to the motion.
Moved by Councillor Benzer
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That the Village share in the cost of the CCERC sign.
DEFEATED
Mayor Walsh and Councillor Stone voted in opposition to the motion.
Councillor Parker A verbal report on:
Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That the lower tennis court be reserved for a period of two years for the development of a skateboard park to allow the proponents of a Montrose skateboard park to develop the project.
CARRIED
The administrator was directed to prepare draft terms of reference for the approval of skateboard park.
Councillor Dostaler No report
Mayor Walsh A verbal report on:
Moved by Councillor Benzer
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That Mr. Mel Moncrief be awarded the Community Service Award for 2001.
CARRIED
Administrator No report.
Adjournment
On a motion by Councillor Parker the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
I hereby certify the preceding to be a true and correct account of the Regular Meeting #25-01 of Council held on November 20, 2001.
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Mayor Clerk