THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE
REGULAR MEETING #21-01
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Montrose held in the Council Chambers on September 18, 2001.
Present: Mayor M. Walsh
Councillor G. Parker
Councillor P. Stone
Administrator A. Carrel
Absent: Councillor A. Benzer
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 Stone
That the Agenda for Regular Meeting #21-01 be adopted as revised.
CARRIED
Delegations
Golden Acres Ms. D. Kew and Mr. J. McConnachie presented an outline of a proposal to construct seniors oriented duplex units in the Golden Acres Subdivision, and inquired about the possibility of rezoning certain properties in the Golden Acre Subdivision to allow duplex development. The delegation offered to arrange a viewing of duplex units identical to those proposed for the Golden Acres Subdivision.
Memorial Park Ms P. Ostlund presented her design proposal for the landscaping of Memorial Park.
Minutes
Meeting #20-01 Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That the minutes of Regular Meeting #20-01 of September 4, 2001, be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Consent Calendar
Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That the Consent Calendar including:
be accepted as circulated.
CARRIED
Motions & Submissions
Nil
Referrals From Prior Meetings
Dog Bags Staff report on options, availability and cost of dog bags and dispensers.
Refer to the November 20, 2001 meeting.
Community Hall Matthes Building Design Inc., revised plan for access driveway to the lower entry of the community hall..
Referred to next meeting.
Correspondence
Landfill Ban A letter from the RDKB Waste Management Coordinator in response to Council’s critique of the imposition of a ban on recyclable materials.
Acknowledged
Blue Box A letter from the RDKB Waste Management Coordinator to acknowledge Council’s decision to implement the blue box recycling program, advising that the program is to be implemented in October.
Council suggested that the recycling bins be removed by October 31, 2001.
Girl Guides A request from L. Randall on behalf of the Girl Guides of Canada for the donation of the Community Hall for their monthly meetings.
Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That Council grant free use of the Community Hall for Girl Guide meetings as in the past year.
CARRIED
Telus A letter from the Senior Project Manager of Telus concerning the company’s application to the CRTC to expand the local calling area.
Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That Council send a letter of support to the CRTC for the Telus proposal to expand the local calling area.
CARRIED
Youth Center A letter from the Village of Fruitvale to advise Council that the Beaver Valley Lions Club has donated the annual lease payment for the center, and that Montrose will therefore not be invoiced for the Village’s share.
Council directed that a letter of thanks be sent to the Beaver Valley Lions Club.
REPORTS & MEMORANDA
Trail Task Force Administrator – draft terms of reference for the establishment of a Trail Network Task Force.
Referred to next meeting.
CCERC Activities Activity Report from the CCERC Co-Coordinator for the period of July 12, to September 6, 2001.
Acknowledged
General Info A staff report on:
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That Village equipment be rented at established equipment and labour rates for services not covered by Policy #1240.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That the Council purchase a Spinoza Bear for the New York fire fighters kids on behalf of the Village of Montrose.
CARRIED
Council directed that No-Post barriers be placed to restrict access to the new trail, and that pipes be considered for a permanent barrier.
Council directed that "Pedestrian Walkway" signs be placed at 10th Avenue exit of the new trail, and that the brush be trimmed to provide improved visibility.
Blue Box A report from the Waste Management Coordinator to advise that the blue box collection is scheduled to begin on October 17th.
Acknowledged
Financial matters
Accounts Payable Moved by Councillor Stone
#4847-4859 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 SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIVE dollars and SIXTY-NINE cents ($74,355.69) in total be approved:
Payroll direct deposits and cheques #4847-4859 $ 74,355.69
TOTAL NET CURRENT EXPENDITURE $ 74,355.69
CARRIED
Bylaws
#579 Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That Bylaw #579, cited as the 2002 Parcel Tax Assessment Roll 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 written report on:
Councillor Benzer A written report on:
Council did not deem the installation of a security system in the CCERC building to be a necessity.
Councillor Parker A verbal report on:
Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That the Golden Acres Subdivision neighbourhood, being the 7th and 8th Street loop from 11th Avenue, be surveyed to determine the residents’ views on the proposed rezoning of five lots on 7th Street for duplex development.
CARRIED
Councillor Dostaler No report
Mayor Walsh A verbal report on:
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That another letter be written to the Ministry of Highways to request that a No-post barrier be placed along the highway to prevent cars from rolling onto the highway from the gas station.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That Council accept the design by Ms. P. Ostlund for the landscaping of Memorial Park.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That Ms. P. Ostlund be contracted to supervise the development of the Memorial Park project.
CARRIED
Administrator A written report on:
Referred to the next meeting.
Adjournment
On a motion by Councillor Parker the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
I hereby certify the preceding to be a true and correct account of the Regular Meeting #21-01 of Council held on September 18, 2001.
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Mayor Clerk