THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE

REGULAR MEETING #21-00

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Montrose held in the Council Chambers on September 5, 2000.

Present:                      Mayor M. Walsh

                                    Councillor A. Benzer

                                    Councillor G. Parker

                                    Administrator A. Carrel

Absent:                      Councillor R. Dostaler

                                    Councillor P. Stone

                                    Call to Order

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

                                    Agenda

Agenda                     Moved by Councillor Benzer

                                    Seconded by Councillor Parker

                                    That the agenda for Regular Meeting #21-00 be adopted as circulated.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Delegations

ILMA                           Mr. M. Semeniuk of Atco Lumber, made a presentation on behalf of the Interior Lumber Manufacturers’ Association on the Kootenay Boundary Higher Level Plan Project.

                                    Minutes

Meeting #20-00        Moved by Councillor Parker

                                    Seconded by Councillor Benzer

                                    That the minutes of Regular Meeting #20-00 of August 15, 2000, be adopted as circulated.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Consent Calendar

                                    Moved by Councillor Parker

                                    Seconded by Councillor Benzer

                                    That the Consent Calendar including:

(1)     MIA – Risk Management August Newsletter;

(2)     BC Hydro – Water Use Planning;

(3)     Attorney General – Dangerous Dog Legislation;

(4)     Min. Municipal Affairs – Local Government Act;

(5)     ILMA – KB Network for Fair Land Use Planning;

(6)     Trail Regional Hospital Foundation – Thank You;

(7)     Industry Canada – Community Access Program;

(8)     RDKB – Board Minutes of July 27, 2000, and

(9)     RDKB – Commission Minutes of August 16, 2000

                                    be accepted as circulated.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Moved by Councillor Benzer

                                    Seconded by Councillor Parker

                                    That a letter of support for the ILMA’s position on the Kootenay Boundary High Level Land Use Plan be sent to the Premier with copies to the Minister of Forests and the M.L.A.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Motions & Submissions

MIA Delegates          Moved by Councillor Parker

                                    Seconded by Councillor Benzer

                                    That Councillor Stone be appointed MIA Voting Delegate for the Village of Montrose.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Moved by Councillor Parker

                                    Seconded by Councillor Benzer

                                    That Councillor Benzer be appointed MIA Alternate Voting Delegate for the Village of Montrose.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Referrals From Prior Meetings

BV Youth Centre      A financial statement and request for financial assistance in the amount of $1,000 from the Beaver Valley Youth Center.

                                    Acknowledged

Park Storage              Discussion on options for a storage building for ball playing equipment.

                                    The Mayor will review sites and options with the administrator.

                                    Correspondence

UBCM Gaming          Request from the UBCM for comments on the Gaming Control Act, Bill 30.

                                    Acknowledged

AKBM                         Request for lobby support to encourage the Village of Midway to join the AKBM.

                                    Acknowledged

AKBM                         Request for support of the ILMA’s position on the Ministry of Forests’ Higher Level Plan for the Kootenay-Boundary region.

                                    Acknowledged

Nebling                       Information on MLA Nebling’s Private member’s Bill to amend the Interpretation Act.

                                    Acknowledged

UBCM-Small Talk        Request for submission of topics to the UBCM Convention’s Small Talk session.

                                    Moved by Councillor Parker

                                    Seconded by Councillor Benzer

                                    That the issue of rural schools and the Sustainable Community Services Study report be referred to the UBCM’s Small Talk session.

                                    CARRIED

UBCM Convention   Notice of appointment procedure for the Minister of Municipal Affairs at the UBCM Convention.

                                    Acknowledged.

Medical Services       Copy of a resolution from the Comox-Strathcona RD calling for a meeting of all mayors and RD chairs with the Ministry of Health during the UBCM Convention.

                                    Acknowledged

BC 2000 Book            Notice that the BC 2000 Book will be in Montrose on October 25, 2000.

                                    Refer to next meeting

Highway Signs            Copy of a letter from the Parksville/Vancouver Island Highway Signage Committee to the Minister of Transportation and Highways in support of a Service and Attraction Sign Program.

                                    Acknowledged

ILMA                           Copy of a letter from the Minister of Forests on the subject of the Kootenay-Boundary Land Use Plan Higher Level Plan Order.

                                    Acknowledged

Com. Futures             Invitation  to attend an Open House on September 12, 2000 at 2 p.m. to celebrate CFDC Week.

                                    Acknowledged

Softball BC                 Request from Mr. R. Dahl on behalf of the West Kootenay Steelers girls’ softball team for the use of the Village Park in July 2001.

                                    Council directed that Mr. Dahl  be advised that plans for park improvements are not yet finalized, but that it is expected that the ballpark should be available for use in July 2001.

Infrastructure             Two requests from the FCM for expressions of support for the Federal/Provincial/Municipal Infrastructure Program.

                                    Moved by Councillor Parker

                                    Seconded by Councillor Benzer

                                    That a letter be written to the Prime Minister and the M.P. in support of the Federal Infrastructure Program.

                                    CARRIED

UBCM-Bill 30               Draft response from the UBCM to Bill 30: Gaming Control Act.

                                    Acknowledged

                                    Reports & Memoranda

Strategic Plan            Administrator – Strategic Plan Primary Objectives Progress Report #5 (August 30, 2000).

                                    Acknowledged

Strategic Plan            Administrator – Strategic Plan Secondary Objectives Progress Report #5 (August 30, 2000).

                                    Acknowledged

Misc. Matters             Deputy Clerk – a report on:

a)     park sprinklers;

b)     road access between the school and the park;

c)     Viewmont Park shrubs;

d)     Viewmont Park basketball hoops;

e)     Underground sprinkler permit requirements

f)       B.C. Millennium Book

g)     Paving appreciation – 9th Avenue;

h)     Flowers sent to P. Barr and D. Ferguson.

Council directed that, early in 2001, residents along routes scheduled for paving be notified well in advance.

Council directed that revisions to the underground sprinkler regulations be drafted.

Council directed that the Millennium Book signing to be staged in Montrose Hall, and that the event be referred to the Recreation Commission.

                                    Financial matters

Accounts Payable   Moved by Councillor Benzer

                                    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 SEVENTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY dollars and NINE cents ($79,730.09) in total be approved:

                                    Cheques #4136 & 4171-4204 inclusive                            $  79,730.09

                                    TOTAL NET CURRENT EXPENDITURE                                  $  79,730.09

                                    CARRIED

                                    Bylaws

                                    Nil

                                    Policies

#0480                         Moved by Councillor Benzer

                                    Seconded by Councillor Parker

                                    That Policy #0480, being the Regional Director Appointment Policy, be confirmed unchanged.

                                    CARRIED

#0530                         Moved by Councillor Parker

                                    Seconded by Councillor Benzer

                                    That Policy #0530, being the Alcoholic Beverage Policy, be confirmed unchanged.

                                    CARRIED

#0595                         Moved by Councillor Benzer

                                    Seconded by Councillor Parker

                                    That Policy #0595, being the Village Pins Policy, be confirmed unchanged.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Member Reports & Inquiries

Councillor Stone       A written report on:

a)     first interest payments on Montrose Community Bonds;

b)     a request for an update on seniors care issues;

c)     suggestion for a 3-year tender for paving;

d)     a request for letters in support of adequate health care funding to retain specialists in Trail;

e)     RDKB issues, including court settlement offer to the City of Rossland and the Grand Forks boundary extension;

f)       status of the Village wells should the City of Trail expand its boundaries to include the wells.

 

 

                                    Moved by Councillor Benzer

                                    Seconded by Councillor Parker

                                    That a letter of support for local doctors be written to the Premier and the Minister of Health, with reference to the strong public support for health care in the region.

                                    CARRIED

                                    Council directed that a plan for a financial plan workshop be prepared.

                                    Council directed that information be obtained from the City of Trail concerning their boundary expansion plans.

Councillor Benzer      A verbal report on:

a)     the SCSS report scheduled for submission to the next meeting;

b)     preparing a society structure for CCERC model recommended by the SCSS, and consideration for start-up coordinator functions;

c)     Ms. Barb Ewings starting a program at the school with limited funding for rental and volunteer time;

d)     vegetation at Viewmont Park having been trimmed.

Councillor Parker       A verbal report on:

a)     the Montrose Parks & Playground Equipment Task Force report being drafted.

Councillor Dostaler   No report.

Mayor Walsh              A verbal report on:

a)     Montrose Recreation’s plans for the Sports Day weekend;

b)     the retirement of the Montrose Postmistress retiring;

                                    Moved by Councillor Benzer

                                    Seconded by Councillor Parker

                                    That a bouquet of flowers and a note of appreciation for services provided to the community be sent to Ms. Roberta Kalesniko.

                                    CARRIED

c)     continued high water consumption, suggesting that a speaker be invited to make a lawn care presentation at the next townhall meeting;

d)     work in progress on the exterior renovations of the public works shop and fire hall.

Administrator             A verbal report on:

                                    a)   being absent from September 7 to September 15, 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 #21-00 of Council held on September 5, 2000.

 

 

              _________________________                                       _________________________

                                       Mayor                                                                                              Clerk