THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE
REGULAR
MEETING #05-00
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Montrose held in the Council Chambers on March 7, 2000.
Present: Acting Mayor R. Dostaler
Councillor A. Benzer
Councillor G. Parker
Councillor P. Stone
Administrator A. Carrel
Absent: Mayor M. Walsh
Call to Order
Acting Mayor Dostaler called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Agenda
Agenda Moved by Councillor Benzer
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That the revised agenda for Regular Meeting #05-00 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Delegations
Nil
Minutes
Meeting #04-00 Moved by Councillor Benzer
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That the minutes of Regular Meeting #04-00 of February 15, 2000, be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Consent
Calendar
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That the Consent Calendar including:
(1) MIA – Risk Management Newsletter;
(2) Ministry of Education – School Site Acquisition;
(3) Shaw Cable – News Release;
(4) Staples McDannold Stewart – Client Bulletin;
(5) Bylaw Enforcement – February Report;
(6) SD #20 – Notice of Meeting;
(7) Crossroads - Acknowledgment;
(8) Kootenay Lake Joggers – Notice of relay race;
(9) SD #20 – Minutes of February 7/00 Meeting;
(10) RDKB – Board Minutes of January 27/00, and
(11) RDKB – Commission Minutes of February 15/00
be accepted as circulated.
CARRIED
Motions
& Submissions
Nil
Referrals From Prior
Meetings
Community Award Three new nominations have been received.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That pictures of past and future Community Award winners be displayed in the Community Hall.
CARRIED
Council called for an in-camera meeting on March 21, 2000, for the consideration of the 2000 Montrose Community Award.
Correspondence
City of Nelson Copy of a letter to the RDCK expressing concern over the RDCK and RDKB’s consideration for an investment in a 230 kv power line in competition with West Kootenay Power.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That a letter be sent to the RDKB to confirm that the Village of Montrose has no interest in participating in financing of the electrical transmission scheme proposed by CBT Power Corp, and that copies of the letter be send the RDKB municipalities, the RDCK, and the Minister of Municipal Affairs.
CARRIED
Village of Fruitvale Copy of a letter to the BV Recreation Commission offering a donation of up to $100 for the 2000 B.V. Citizen of the Year award.
Acknowledged
Visitor Info Center Copy of a letter to Westjet Airlines in support of extending Westjet service to the Kootenay region.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That a letter of support be issued in support of Westjet service to the Kootenay region.
CARRIED
Kaslo C of C Invitation to participate in the Mayday 2000 celebration and parade.
Council members intending to accept the invitation will ask the Deputy Clerk to confirm their attendance.
FCM Request to proclaim March 21, 2000 UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That march 21, 2000, be proclaimed International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and that the proclamation be added to Policy #0630.
CARRIED
GTRHS Invitation to appoint a Council representative on the Greater Trail Retirement Housing Society.
Council acknowledged the invitation and asked to receive minutes of the Society’s meetings in lieu of appointing a Council representative.
Matthes Proposal for the foyer addition to the Village Office.
The matter was referred to Mayor Walsh and Councillor Benzer, with a request that a report be submitted at the next meeting.
Bingham & White Cost estimates for the painting of the Public Works Shop, the Fire Hall, and for the Village Office.
Referred to next meeting.
K. Rugg Letter to express opposition to the consideration of contracting out the garbage service.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That the initiative to contract out the garbage collection service be withdrawn, and that interested suppliers of the services and petitioners against contracting out be so notified.
CARRIED
SD #20 Letter advising Council that Trustees K. Mandoli and G. Stochmanski, and Superintendent P. Dooley have been appointed to the Study Steering Committee.
Acknowledged
Reports & Memoranda
PG Task Force Administrator – Draft terms of Reference for the establishment of a Playground Equipment Task Force.
Moved by Councillor Benzer
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That Councillor Parker be appointed to represent Council on the Playground Equipment Task Force, and further that Councillor Parker be appointed chair of the Task Force.
CARRIED
Council requested that literature on playground equipment standards be made available to the Task Force.
The adoption of the terms of reference and of the appointment of the Task Force members was referred to the next meeting.
Strategic Plan Administrator – First progress report on the 2000 Strategic Plan Primary & Secondary Objectives.
Acknowledged
UBCM Symposium Administrator – Report on key results from the Third Legislative Symposium held in Vancouver on March 1 & 2, 2000.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That a letter be written to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and the Premier, with copies to M.L.A. Ed Conroy, asking that the third round of Municipal Act amendments be included in the spring 2000 session of the Legislature.
CARRIED
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-EIGHT THOUSAND AND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE dollars and TWO cents ($28,895.02) in total be approved:
Cheques #3965-3997 inclusive $ 28,895.02
TOTAL NET CURRENT EXPENDITURE $ 28,895.02
CARRIED
#3992 – Get Mayor’s report on quality of work performed.
Bylaws
#559 Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That Bylaw #559, cited as the “Cat Regulation Bylaw”, be now introduced and read a first time.
CARRIED
Policies
#1850 & #7900 Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That policies #1850 and #7900 be tabled for consideration at the next meeting.
CARRIED
Member Reports &
Inquiries
Councillor Stone A written report on:
a) Council’s February 29, 2000 budget meeting, with a request that $2,050 be added for the volunteer and staff dinner;
b) RDKB decisions and issues, recommendation for Council delegation to attend RDKB meeting on park proposal;
c) Publicity and public relations, the next art exhibit in the Village Office is scheduled March 21, 2000, with an opening reception;
d) Recommendation for a letter of congratulations to M.L.A. Ed Conroy’s legislative appointment.
Councillor Benzer A verbal report on:
a) The development of a policy for recycling area;
b) The meeting scheduled with SD #20 March 14 at 5:30 p.m.;
c) A complaint received about vehicle movements on 12th Ave.
Councillor Parker No report.
A/Mayor Dostaler A verbal report on:
a) Quotes received for truck boxes, additional ones to come;
b) Planning to attend the AKBM.
Administrator Verbal report on:
a) New developments on the Community Bond Program;
b) New transfer switch for lift station #2 has been delivered, and arrangements for its installation are being made.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That a submission be made to FRBC for a grant under the new Community Bond program.
CARRIED
Adjournment
On a motion by Councillor Benzer, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
I hereby certify the
preceding to be a true and correct account of the Regular Meeting #05-00 of
Council held on March 7, 2000.
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Mayor Clerk