THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE

 

REGULAR MEETING #24-99

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Montrose held in the Council Chambers on November 15, 1999.

Present:                      Mayor M. Walsh

                                    Councillor D. Berriault

                                    Councillor R. Clarke

                                    Councillor G. Parker

                                    Councillor P. Stone

                                    Deputy Clerk G. Terness

Absent:                      Administrator A. Carrel

                                    Call to Order

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

                                    Agenda

Agenda                     Moved by Councillor Berriault

                                    Seconded by Councillor Parker

                                    That the agenda be adopted as circulated.

                                    CARRIED 5-0

                                    Delegations     

District Fire Chief Kim McLean - Updated Council on Montrose Fire Department and discussed the following:

·        presently 23 members with the possibility of three, 20 plus year members retiring. 

·        new training initiatives,  and procedures on fire calls with the new  computer program

·        apparatus replacement and re-certifications

·        fire hall lease and insurance

·        Y2K emergency  & water issues 

·        advised Council that water damage had been done to office several years ago and flooring needs to be replaced.  Also requested that the upstairs single-pane windows need to be replaced. 

·        invited Council to Dec 17th Xmas Party at the Firehall, more info to come at a later date

                                    Council advised to get quote for replacement of windows and flooring.

                                    Minutes

Meeting #23-99        Moved by Councillor Clarke

                                    Seconded by Councillor Berriault

                                   

                                    That the minutes of Regular Meeting #23-99 of November 2, 1999, be adopted as circulated.

                                    CARRIED 5-0

                                    Consent Calendar

                                    Moved by Councillor Clarke

                                    Seconded by Councillor Berriault

                                    That the Consent Calendar including:

                                    (1)  NR:  Montrose receives $61,568 for Sewer Upgrade

(2)  BVRC - Oct 4/99 & Oct 21/99 Minutes

(3)  October Building Permit Report

(4)  Regional Fire Services Montrose Co. #5 Incident Report

(5)  RDKB Board of Directors - Sept 23, 1999

(6)  RDKB Community Service Commission Oct 19, 1999

                           be accepted as circulated.

                                    CARRIED 5-0

                               Council requested that a copy of the survey and results be faxed         to the Beaver Valley Recreation Commission.

                                    Motions & Submissions

                                    Nil

                                    Referrals From Prior Meetings

Schedule 99/00         Meeting & Agenda Schedule for 1999 & 2000.

                                    Acknowledged

Fruitvale Recycling   Draft letter to the Community Services Commission concerning the Village of Fruitvale Recycling Facility.

                                    Moved by Councillor Clarke

                                    Seconded by Councillor Stone

                                    That the draft letter to the Community Services Commission  on the Fruitvale Recycling Facility be approved.

                                    CARRIED 5-0

                                    Correspondence

Scouts Canada         Invitation to attend Volunteer Appreciation dinner.

                                    Mayor Walsh will attend.

Church of Jesus        Invitation to attend Open House

Christ                          Mayor Walsh will attend

RDKB                           Our letter re: Alcoholic Beverage Policy was received and filed.

                                    Acknowledged  

ICBC                           Review of programs available and Road Safety Issues.

                                    Acknowledged

City of Trail                 Invitation to attend 50th Anniversary of Cominco Arena Opening

                                    Mayor Walsh will attend.

                                    Reports & Memoranda

Municipal Complex  Referred to February Council Meeting

                                   

Community Bond     Status Report Acknowledged     

                                     

 

 

 

                                    Financial matters

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 FORTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-TWO dollars and SEVENTY cents ($40,162.70) in total be approved:

                                    Cheques #3757-3783 inclusive                                         $  40,162.70

                                    CARRIED 5-0

                                    Bylaws

#550                           Moved by Councillor Clarke

                                    Seconded by Councillor Parker

                                    That Bylaw #550, cited as the “Garbage 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 5-0

#552                           Moved by Councillor Parker

                                    Seconded by Councillor Berriault

                                    That Bylaw #552, cited as the “Building Bylaw Amendment (Smoke Pollution Reduction)”, 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 5-0

#553                           Moved by Councillor Stone

                                    Seconded by Councillor Clarke

                                    That Bylaw #553, cited as the “2000 Provisional Budget 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 5-0

#554                           Moved by Councillor Berriault

                                    Seconded by Councillor Parker

                                    That Bylaw #554, cited as the “Sewer Rates 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 5-0

#555                           Moved by Councillor Parker

                                    Seconded by Councillor Berriault

                                    That Bylaw #555, cited as the “Water Rates 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 5-0

 

 

#556                           Moved by Councillor Clarke

                                    Seconded by Councillor Stone

                                    That Bylaw #556, cited as the “Election Officials 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 5-0

                                    Policies

#0330                         Community Recognition Policy - Referred to next meeting

#1970                         Prepayment Plan Interest Policy was presented for consideration.

                                    Moved by Councillor Parker

                                    Seconded by Councillor Stone

                                   

                                    That Policy #1970 “Prepayment Plan Interest Policy, be adopted.

                                    CARRIED 5-0

 

#1730                         Cheque Cashing Policy was presented for annual review     

                                   

                                    Moved by Councillor Stone

                                    Seconded by Councillor Berriault

                                    That Policy #1730 Cheque Cashing Policy was adopted        unchanged.

                                    CARRIED 5-0

                                    Member Reports & Inquiries

Councillor Stone       A  verbal report on:

a)    Council orientation manual for newly elected officials;

b)    requested staff send a thank you note to Mrs. Halagaza for her diligence in calling Councillor Stone whenever the plants at the hall are being vandalized;

c)    requested that Councillor Parker advise the Community Policing Committee of the vandalism problems in the Village;

d)    concern about the proximity of new house on the banks of the Columbia River to our wells;

e)    ambulatory care unit.

Councillor Clarke      A verbal report on:

a)     Montrose School update -will be having a meeting with a day care centre investigating  possible future use;

b)     would be willing to continue to be the Council representative on this committee after the election, if Council wishes;

c)     extended invitation to use the Clarke home for a “Xmas Get Together” for present and newly elected Council members, staff and spouses.  Council to cover wine and appetizer expenses or a pot luck;

d)     informed Council that Donna Tjader has resigned from the Montrose Recreation Commission and as the Beaver Valley Recreation Commission representative.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Montrose Rep to       Moved by Councillor Clarke

BVRC                          Seconded by Councillor Stone

                                    That Maureen Klit be appointed to the Beaver Valley Recreation          Commission to complete the term of Donna Tjader.

                                    CARRIED 5-0

 

Council Rep to          Moved by Councillor Stone

Montrose School       Seconded by Councillor Parker

Committee                That this Council support the participation of Ron Clarke on the    Montrose School Committee after the election.

                                    CARRIED 4-0

Councillor Berriault    A verbal report on:

a)    911 service costs have come down considerably, joint study with Kootenay Boundary and Central Kootenay Regional Districts - should be completed in March or April 2000; 

b)    reviewed the upcoming Community Services Commission meeting agenda;

c)    City of Trail would like the Regional District to assume costs of funding the Columbia River vessel.

Councillor Parker       A verbal report on:

a)    Amalgamation of local RCMP - Trail Council will be circulating a letter advising they are not opposed to amalgamation. Local RCMP are in agreement with amalgamation.  Store front offices would be in Fruitvale and Rossland.

 

Mayor Walsh              A verbal report on:

                                    a)   requested staff to investigate if  barriers required for top of block wall in Golden Acres

                                    b)   discussion about echo in hall basement

c)    thanked Councillor Clarke for his work with Council for the last three years and for his  public relations role

d)    wished everyone luck in upcoming election

                                    Adjournment

                                    On a motion by Councillor Clarke, the meeting adjourned at 8.37 p.m.

I hereby certify the preceding to be a true and correct account of the Regular Meeting #24-99 of Council held on November 15, 1999.

 

 

 

 

              _________________________                                       _________________________

                                       Mayor                                                                                       Deputy Clerk