THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE
REGULAR
MEETING #15-00
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Montrose held in the Council Chambers on July 4, 2000.
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 agenda for Regular Meeting #15-00 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Delegations
Paving Program A presentation by Mr. R. Runzer of Urban Systems Ltd. on the results of the 2000 paving tender call.
Reported an error in the review submitted. The lack of a tender bond submitted by the low bidder does disqualify the low bidder.
Daycare Program A presentation by Ms. B. Ewings, requesting support for the planning of playground facilities and structural alterations to the Montrose School and annex to accommodate a proposed Daycare Program.
Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That Matthes Building Design be engaged to prepare the necessary plans for the structural modifications needed to the school and pool annex to accommodate the proposed daycare.
CARRIED
Water Quest. Mr. L. Haas, representing a delegation, spoke on issues relating to the recent questionnaire on water management circulated by Council and submitted written recommendations on a water management system.
Tree Donation A presentation by Mr. G. Conacher on his proposal for donation of commemorative trees to the community park. He advised Council of his preference for a grove of deciduous trees in an area where they may be of service.
Minutes
Meeting #14-00 Moved by Councillor Benzer
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That the minutes of Regular Meeting #14-00 of June 20, 2000, be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Consent
Calendar
Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That the Consent Calendar including:
(1) BCRC – Minutes of April 27 & June 15;
(2) UBCM – Local Government Act;
(3) Govt. Canada – Infrastructure Program;
(4) SD #20 – Minutes of June 19;
(5) Provincial Grants for Libraries;
(6) BC Energy Aware Committee Award, and
(7) UBCM – Response to SLAPP Discussion Paper
be accepted as circulated.
CARRIED
Motions
& Submissions
Paving Tender Moved by Stone
Seconded by Benzer
That the bids from Selkirk Paving Ltd. and West Kootenay Blacktop be rejected and the project be re-tender.
CARRIED
Referrals
From Prior Meetings
BV Restructure Minister’s report on the Beaver Valley restructure study.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That Council advise the Minister that Council is no longer interested in the Beaver Valley District Municipality concept, and that the Committee be asked to comment on Council’s position prior to the Minister being notified.
CARRIED
Correspondence
Grant Information An offer from the District of Stewart for a Funding & Grant Source Manual.
Acknowledged
KIDS Care Information from KIDS Care on the subject of intervention strategies for senior citizens.
Councillor Benzer will attend the June 6, 5:00 p.m. meeting with the KIDS Care group.
UBCM A call for nominations for election of a new UBCM Executive at the October Convention in Victoria.
Acknowledged
Revelstoke Invitation to attend the official opening of the new Revelstoke water treatment plant.
Acknowledged
Reports
& Memoranda
Private Sewers Administrator – A report on existing private sewer systems in the Village.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That a proposal for the predesign of a municipal sewer installation to eliminate the last three septic tanks be obtained.
CARRIED
PW Shop Doors Administrator – Two estimates for the replacement of the Public Works/Fire Hall garage doors: Glenmerry Glass $10,600 including taxes, and King’s Door and Exterior Ltd. for $8,403.60 including taxes.
Moved by Councillor Benzer
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That King’s Door and Exterior Ltd. be contracted to replace the Public Works/Fire Hall garage doors at the quoted price of $8,403.60 including all taxes.
CARRIED
Various Items Deputy Clerk/Treasurer – A report on a school visit of the Village Offices and pollution liability coverage provided by the MIA.
Acknowledged
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 TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-EIGHT dollars and SIXTY-NINE cents ($22,358.69) in total be approved:
Cheques #4025-4051 inclusive $ 22,358.69
TOTAL NET CURRENT EXPENDITURE $ 22,358.69
CARRIED
Bylaws
#559 Presentation of Bylaw #559, the Cat Regulation Bylaw, for consideration of the regulatory principles applied.
Council directed that the fees & penalties be adjusted to similar fees and penalties in the dog control bylaw.
#564 Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That Bylaw #564, cited as the “Repeal Bylaw (2000),” 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
#0630 Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That policy #0630 being the Proclamation Policy, be confirmed as amended.
CARRIED
Member
Reports & Inquiries
Councillor Stone A written report on:
a) blue box pilot program to be funded by RDKB as a whole;
b) the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiative grants;
c) research and history of water conservation measures taken by the Village since 1995;
d) suggestion for an inventory on underground sprinklers;
e) suggestion for a concert in the park.
Councillor Benzer A verbal report on:
a) Montrose School meeting on June 6 at 5:00 p.m.;
b) BC Hydro presentation on environmental issues in the area
c) Kiwanis Park opening.
Councillor Parker A verbal report on:
a) comments received on the water questionnaire;
b) school presentation;
c) suggestion that a proposal call be issued for the development of a web site.
Councillor Dostaler No report.
Mayor Walsh A verbal report on:
a) Montrose Recreation Commission financial organization;
b) public response to the water questionnaire
c) removal of trees adjacent to the Village Office;
d) removal of old adventure playground
e) viewing of Trail water park;
f) being absent at the July 18th meeting.
Administrator No report.
Adjournment
On a motion by Councillor Parker the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
I hereby certify the
preceding to be a true and correct account of the Regular Meeting #15-00 of
Council held on July 4, 2000.
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Mayor Clerk