THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE

 

REGULAR MEETING #31-98

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Montrose held in the Council Chambers on October 6, 1998.

Present:                      Mayor M. Walsh

                                    Councillor D. Berriault

                                    Councillor R. Clarke

                                    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

                                    Moved by Councillor Parker

                                    Seconded by Councillor Berriault

                                    That the agenda of Regular Meeting #31-98 be adopted as circulated.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Delegations

W. Malcolm               Presented the community publication The Source to Council and offered to provide Council news on a regular basis, and to distribute the Village newsletter as an insert in The Source in Montrose only at competitive rates.

R. Zahn                       Attended to answer questions from Council with respect to his application for permission to construct a retaining wall on the boulevard in front of his property.

R. Ganzini                   Attended to answer question from Council with respect to the application by Mitch Holdings Ltd. for a Development Variance Permit.

                                    Moved by Councillor Berriault

                                    Seconded by Councillor Parker

                                    That a Development Variance Permit be issued to Mitch Holdings Ltd. of Montrose for addition of a car port and renovations to the existing single family residence on Lot 18, Block 8, Plan 2352, as per sketch plan and project outline attached to the building permit application dated September 22, 1998.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Minutes     

                                    Moved by Councillor Berriault

                                    Seconded by Councillor Stone

                                    That the minutes of the Regular Meeting #30-98 of September 22, 1998 be adopted as circulated.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Consent Calendar

                                    Moved by Councillor Clarke

                                    Seconded by Councillor Parker

                                    That the Consent Calendar including:

                                    1.     August 1998 Building Permit Report;

                                    2.     BC Tel - New 011 Service Discussion;

                                    3.     August Fire Services Report;

                                    4.     SD #20 Notice of Minutes;

                                    5.     KBRHD - Board Minutes - August 27, 1998;

                                    6.     RDKB - Board Minutes - August 27, 1998;

                               7.     REKB Special Board Minutes - September 17, 1998;

                               8.     UBCM  - Executive 1998-1999;

                               9.     UBCM - Member Release;

                               10.   UBCM - Submission - Gaming Act;

                               11.   Lidstone Young Anderson - Bill 31 in Force;

                               12.   BCCC - September 1998 Bylaw Report, and

                               13.   Attorney General - Joint Emergency Preparedness Program

                                    be accepted as circulated.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Motions & Submissions

                                    Nil      

                                    Referrals From Prior Meetings

Emergency Calls       Administrator - Notice of call out sequence in the event of a sewer liftstation failure.

                                    The administrator was directed to explore possibilities for a dispatch services for emergency calls to the Village.

Lift Station                  A report from ICI Electrical Control Consulting Ltd. on the condition of Lift Station #2 with recommendations for an upgrading program.

                                    Referred for consideration with the 1999 budget.

ST Priority #6               Administrator - Memorandum on the regional and municipal expenditure range of basic services provided to the Village.

                                    Acknowledged  

                                    Correspondence

Veterans Affairs        Request for the proclamation of Veterans’ Week November 5-11.

                                    Moved by Councillor Clarke

                                    Seconded by Councillor Parker

                                    That the Village of Montrose proclaim the week of November 5-11, 1998, Veterans’ Week.

                                    CARRIED

Min. Nat. Resources  Response to Village letter on the need for a positive climate for the Canadian mining industry.

                                    Acknowledged

PEP                              Notice of emergency evacuation training, Nov/2-3/98, Golden.

                                    Acknowledged

Community Living     A request from the Trail Association of Community Living for the use of the Community Hall on October 30, 1998, for a Halloween dinner and dance for mentally and physically challenged adults in the area.

                                    Moved by Councillor Clarke

                                    Seconded by Councillor Parker

                                    That the Trail Association for Community Living request for the use of the Community Hall on October 30, 1998, be approved and the rental fee for the hall be waived.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Reports & Memoranda

1999 WSG Rates        Administrator - Proposal for an increase in water, sewer and garbage user rates for 1999 in line with recommendations included with support documents for the 10 year capital plan.

                                    Moved by Councillor Clarke

                                    Seconded by Councillor Berriault

                                    That the utility user rates for 1999 be established as follows:

a)     basic residential water rate - $122 per year

b)     basic residential sewer rate - $125 per year

c)     basic residential garbage rate - $79 per year

                                    and that an appropriate bylaw be prepared for consideration by Council.

                                    CARRIED

Garbage Bags           The administrator suggested that designated garbage bags be considered in the Village effective 1999, similar to the programs established in the Village of Fruitvale and the City of Rossland.

                                    The administrator was instructed to submit a proposal for such a program.     

Zahn Wall                   Administrator - Recommendation for the approval of a retaining wall on the boulevard at 928 - 7th Street.

                                    Moved by Councillor Clarke

                                    Seconded by Councillor Berriault

                                    That the request by Mr. R. Zahn for the construction of a retaining wall on the boulevard in from of 928 - 7th Street be approved subject to:

                                    a)   a covenant under section 219 of the Land Title Act being registered on title, and

                                    b)   the applicant assuming full responsibility for legal, survey, registration and associated costs incurred in the preparation and registration of the covenant.

                                    CARRIED

ST/LT Priorities             Administrator - Report on the status of Short-Term and Long-Term Priorities.

                                    Acknowledged

1999 RDKB Budget    Administrator - Proposal for the 1999 RDKB Provisional Budget submission.

                                    Moved by Councillor Stone

                                    Seconded by Councillor Parker

                                    That the 1999 RDKB Provisional Budget submission from the Village of Montrose be presented to the RDKB over the signature of Councillor Clarke, and that it advance the following objectives:

                                    Capital Budgets:

                                    Priority #1 - All outstanding 5-year recreation capital budget amounts as submitted in prior years, and

                                    Priority #2 - All recreation capital budget items proposed for 1999 in the Village’s 5-year recreation capital plan.

                                    O & M Budgets:

                                    Priority #1 - That the recreation grant paid to the Village of Montrose be based on the same per capita amount paid to the Village of Fruitvale, as both municipalities provide community halls and parks to their residents.

                                    Priority #2 - As the rental amount paid for the use of the fire hall has remained unchanged since 1982, that the rental value of the hall be adjusted and based on current market rental values.

                                    Priority #3 - As the fire hydrant rental has remained unchanged since 1982, that the rate be adjusted to $120 per hydrant per year to allow the Village to implement a program of annually alternating Schedule “A” and Schedule “I” hydrant inspections, or alternatively, that the Regional Fire Service assume the responsibility for the maintenance of fire hydrant in lieu of paying hydrant rental.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Financial matters

Financial Stmt            Spreadsheet summary of consolidated revenues and expenditures to August 31, 1998.

                                    The administrator was directed to modify the format to include a referenced to the budget time elapsed.

Accounts Payable   Moved by Councillor Stone

                                    Seconded by Councillor Berriault

                                    That the commitments and expenditures represented by the accounts payable listed below be authorized and that their payment in the amount of THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FOURTEEN dollars and THIRTY-FIVE cents ($32,814.35) in total be approved:

                                    Cheques #2804 to 2850 inclusive                                    $  32,814.35

                                    TOTAL NET CURRENT EXPENDITURE                                  $  32,814.35

                                    CARRIED

                                    Bylaws

#531                           Moved by Councillor Berriault

                                    Seconded by Councillor Clark

                                    That Bylaw #531, cited as the “Noise Regulation 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

#532                           Moved by Councillor Clarke

                                    Seconded by Councillor Stone

                                    That Bylaw #532, cited as the “Montrose Recreation Commission Bylaw 133 Amendment Bylaw 532”, having been given due and detailed consideration by Council, be now read a second time.

                                    CARRIED

#533                           Moved by Councillor Berriault

                                    Seconded by Councillor Clarke

                                    That Bylaw #533, cited as the “Encroachment Bylaw”, be now introduced and read a first time.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Policies

                                    Nil

                                    Member Reports & Inquiries

Councillor Stone       Attended Festa Italiana, a most successful event.

                                    Volunteers planted over 200 bulbs at a cost of $46.67 in the Community Hall Planters.  Requested the addition of J. Fowler to the list of volunteers.

                                    Requested the preparation of Municipal Calendar, based on the UBCM Calendar, with a listing community and council issues.

Councillor Clarke      The children’s Halloween party is scheduled for October 31.

                                    Notice of Council’s decision to open the lobby of the Village Office to display the work of local artists will be placed in the next newsletter.

                                    Recommended that a date be set for the next Townhall Meeting. Council set Wednesday, November 25, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time for the meeting. The administrator was directed to prepare an agenda for the meeting.

                                    Reported on RDKB staff and personnel related matters.

Councillor Berriault    Inquired about the delivery schedule of the new garbage truck.

                                    Reported on the meeting held on September 30, 1998 at the ball park with Mr. B. Pipes.

                                    Recommended that 50 cu. yds. of sand/sawdust mix be acquired to improve the ball park’s infield.

Councillor Parker       Reported that the Regional Fire Services Company 5 has been asked to propose an appropriate memorial for Assistant Chief Jack McIntyre.

                                    Reported an oil spill in the lane between 2nd Street & 3rd Street , 9th Ave. & 10th Ave.

                                    Moved by Councillor Stone

                                    Seconded by Councillor Berriault

                                    That the oil spill be reported to the Ministry of Environment.

                                    CARRIED

Mayor Walsh              Suggested the installation of a fountain in the area of the ball park with a commemorative plaque for Jack McIntyre. Council expressed support for the idea and Mayor Walsh agreed to solicit volunteer contributions of time and material to build a fountain.

                                    Reported on a number of problems that had arisen in conjunction with the paving program. All items have been referred to the Works Foreman.

Administrator             Advised Council that the computer contract with the City of Rossland is now ready for signature.

                                    Advised Council that the date for consideration of extending the administration agreement is October 31, 1998.

                                    Advised that policing services are being curtailed due to RCMP budget cuts. Council requested that Cpl. Stochmanski attend the next Council meeting to discuss the changes.

                                    Adjournment

                                    On a motion by Councillor Clarke, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM.

I hereby certify the preceding to be a true and correct account of the Regular Meeting #31-98 of Council held on October 6, 1998.

 

 

 

                          _________________________               _________________________

                                                      Mayor                                                                Clerk