THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE

 

REGULAR MEETING #18-00

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Montrose held in the Council Chambers on August 1, 2000.

Present:                      Acting Mayor G. Parker

                                    Councillor A. Benzer

                                    Councillor R. Dostaler

                                    Councillor P. Stone

                                    Administrator A. Carrel

Absent:                      Mayor M. Walsh

                                    Call to Order

                                    Acting Mayor Parker called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

                                    Agenda

Agenda                     Moved by Councillor Dostaler

                                    Seconded by Councillor Stone

                                    That the revised agenda for Regular Meeting #18-00 be adopted as circulated.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Delegations

Brian Pipes                  Representation by Mr. Pipes on a number of issues:

                                    a)   request for a progress report on Council’s agreement to install a picture display in Montrose Hall of Montrose Citizens of the Year. Council advised that the project was proceeding, but that it had experience a few delays.

                                    b)   inquiry about the availability of the ballpark in September. Council advised that no major work was scheduled to be performed in the park in September.

                                    c)   inquiry about a schedule to construct or install park and playground improvements. Council advised that decisions on park and playground improvements will be made after the Parks & Playground Equipment Task Force Report is received. The Task Force terms of reference stipulate that the report is due to be submitted on or before October 3, 2000.

                                    d)   inquiry about access to storage space in Montrose Hall for ball equipment. Council requested a staff report on space availability.

                                    Minutes

Meeting #16-00        Moved by Councillor Benzer

                                    Seconded by Councillor Dostaler

                                    That the minutes of Regular Meeting #16-00 of July 18, 2000, be adopted as circulated.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Consent Calendar

                                    Moved by Councillor Benzer

                                    Seconded by Councillor Stone

                                    That the Consent Calendar including:

(1)     MFA Issue #35 re-lending rates

(2)     R. Gaudart – Household Garbage Survey Comments;

(3)     UBCM – Member Release;

(4)     Cominco – 2nd Quarter Results;

(5)     News Release – Water & Sewer Technologies

(6)     News Release – Board of Examiners

(7)     News Release – Kootenay Boundary Land Issues

(8)     News Release – IPWorldCom & UtiliCorp

(9)     RDKB – June Fire Service Incident Report

(10) RDKB – Board Minutes of June 29, 2000;

(11) RDKB – Commission Minutes of July 18, 2000, and

(12) EDC – Basin Business Advocates Program

                                    be accepted as circulated.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Motions & Submissions

                                    Nil

                                    Referrals From Prior Meetings

BV Restructure          Minister’s report on the Beaver Valley restructure study. (From Meeting #15-00).

                                    Moved by Councillor Stone

                                    Seconded by Councillor Dostaler

                                    That the Minister be advised that Montrose Council is not interested in pursuing the Beaver Valley restructuring initiative.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Council requested information to determine whether the boundary expansion pursued by the City of Trail would include the Village’s wells.

                                    Correspondence

CHILD Foundation    Request from the CHILD Foundation for participation in the Subway Day for CHILD on September 21, 2000.

                                    Members of Council interested in participating will so advise the Deputy Clerk/Treasurer.

HRD Canada             Acknowledgment of Mayor’s letter on the subject of changes to the Employment Insurance program.

                                    Acknowledged

FCM – GMEF              Introduction by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities of the Green Municipal Enabling Fund, and “Intent to Apply” form as prepared by Urban Systems Ltd.

                                    Moved by Councillor Stone

                                    Seconded by Councillor Dostaler

                                    That the Village of Montrose file an application for a Green Municipal Enabling Fund grant in the amount of $11,850, as a contribution toward a proposed $23,700 water distribution and conservation research project.

                                    CARRIED

BV S&R                       Request from Mr. B. Wenman, Beaver Valley Search & Rescue, for a grant in the amount of $500 for a Ground Search Rescue Course.

                                    Moved by Councillor Stone

                                    Seconded by Councillor Dostaler

                                    That a one-time grant in the amount of $200 be paid to Beaver Valley Search & Rescue to help defray the cost of the Ground Search Rescue Course.

                                    CARRIED

SCAS                          Information from Ms. Agnes Jensen on the SCAS program in Edmonton.

                                    Councillor Stone will call another meeting with organizations interested in expanding seniors programs to review the information received from Edmonton.

BVYC                          Request from the Beaver Valley Youth Centre for a grant of $1,000 to assist in the operation of the Centre.

                                    Referred to next meeting, with a request for a financial statement from the Beaver Valley Youth Centre.

ICBC                           Notice of a proposal to organize a Commercial Transport Public Workshop.

                                    Acknowledged

R. Clarke                     Request from Mr. R. Clarke for the loan of six banquet tables from the Montrose Hall for a Trail Regional Hospital Foundation fundraising event.

                                    Moved by Councillor Stone

                                    Seconded by Councillor Benzer

                                    That Council approve the request for the loan of six banquet tables to assist a Trail Regional Hospital Foundation fundraising event.

                                    CARRIED

Fire Emergency         Request from B. Wenman, Emergency Coordinator, for updated contact numbers for wildfire preplanning purposes.

                                    The Administrator was directed to provide the information requested.

Medical Services       Copy of a letter from the city of Trail to the Minister of Health on the recent agreements made in response to service withdrawals by physicians.

                                    Moved by Councillor Benzer

                                    Seconded by Councillor Stone

                                    That a letter be sent to the Minister of Health in support of the position taken by the City of Trail in their letter of August 1, 2000.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Reports & Memoranda

Community Assoc.   Administrator – memorandum with recommendation on the formation of a Community Services Association.

                                    Moved by Councillor Stone

                                    Seconded by Councillor Benzer

                                    That Council invite interested citizens to sign up as founding members of a Montrose Community Association.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Moved by Councillor Stone

                                    Seconded by Councillor Benzer

                                    That Council invite the Village solicitor to attend a meeting with Council and interested parties to review details regarding the establishment of a Montrose Community Association.

                                    CARRIED

Child Care                 Administrator – memorandum with recommendation for a memorandum of understanding and renovation cost estimates to establish a childcare facility in the Montrose Elementary School.

 

                                    Moved by Councillor Benzer

                                    Seconded by Councillor Stone

                                    That Council negotiate a memorandum of understanding with School District #20 for the establishment of a daycare facility in Montrose Elementary School.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Moved by Councillor Benzer

                                    Seconded by Councillor Stone

                                    That Council negotiate an agreement with School District #20 for the renovations required to establish a daycare facility in Montrose Elementary School.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Moved by Councillor Benzer

                                    Seconded by Councillor Stone

                                    That Council solicit cost estimates for the renovation work required to establish a daycare facility in Montrose Elementary School.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Moved by Councillor Benzer

                                    Seconded by Councillor Stone

                                    That a letter be sent to Ms. Barb Ewings to inform her of the current status of the Montrose daycare project and the steps being taken by Council toward the realization of the project.

                                    CARRIED

Strategic Plan            Report #4 on 2000 Strategic Plan Primary and Secondary Objectives.

                                    Acknowledged

                                    Council request for report on the investment strategies implemented for the recreation capital funds received from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary.

Ball Equipment          Deputy Clerk – report on a request for storage space in Montrose Hall for ball equipment, and request for direction on the disposal of the old public works building overhead doors.

                                    Council directed a staff report on the availability of storage space in Montrose Hall.

                                    Council directed that the surplus overhead doors be advertised for sale in The Source.

                                    Financial matters

Accounts Payable   Moved by Councillor Stone

                                    Seconded by Councillor Dostaler

                                    That the commitments and expenditures represented by the accounts payable listed below be authorized and that their payment in the amount of TWO HUNDRED FORTY-NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SEVEN dollars and FIFTEEN cents ($249,977.15) in total be approved:

                                    Cheques #4083-4111 inclusive                                         $ 249,977.15

                                    TOTAL NET CURRENT EXPENDITURE                                  $ 249,977.15

                                    CARRIED

 

 

                                    Bylaws

#559                           Moved by Councillor Stone

                                    Seconded by Councillor Benzer

                                    That Bylaw #559, cited as the “Cat 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

#565                           Moved by Councillor Stone

                                    Seconded by Councillor Benzer

                                    That Bylaw #565, cited as the “Church Property Tax Exemption (2000) 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       A verbal report on:

a)     pool property transfer from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary to the Village being in progress.

Councillor Benzer      A verbal report on:

a)     water conservation books for schools are in progress, perhaps the books can be useful for other users;

b)     water consumption statistics for July 27, 2000.

Councillor Parker       A verbal report on:

a)     receipt of a donation in the amount of $2,000 from Peter Kiewit Sons Co. Ltd. for recreation projects;

b)     Mr. Jagpal still being in hospital, and a reminder to apply Policy #0220.

Councillor Dostaler   A verbal report on:

a)     the truck service box now being scheduled for delivery in mid August;

b)     the new overhead doors for the public works building being installed, and some interest having been expressed for the old doors.

Moved by Councillor Benzer

Seconded by Councillor Stone

That the old overhead doors from the public works building be advertised in The Source for sale to the highest bidder.

CARRIED.

Mayor Walsh              No report.

Administrator             A verbal report on:

                                    a)   being absent from August 6 to August 20, 2000.

 

                                    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 #18-00 of Council held on August 1, 2000.

 

 

              _________________________                                       _________________________

                                       Mayor                                                                                              Clerk