Mayor Walsh called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.

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.

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.

Moved by Councillor Parker

Seconded by Councillor Benzer

That the Consent Calendar including:

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

BV Library An invitation from the Beaver Valley Public Library to attend the 20^th 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

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

Accounts Payable Moved by Councillor Stone

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

Council requested that individual wage payments be shown on the accounts payable schedule.

That Bylaw #573, cited as the 11^th Avenue and 6^th Street Exchange Bylaw, be now read a third time.

CARRIED

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

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

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

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

Mayor Walsh and Councillor Stone voted in opposition to the motion.

Councillor Parker A verbal report on:

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.

The administrator was directed to prepare draft terms of reference for the approval of skateboard park.

On a motion by Councillor Parker the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.