THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Montrose held in the Council Chambers on July 17, 2001.
Present: Mayor M. Walsh
Councillor R. Dostaler
Councillor G. Parker
Councillor A. Benzer
Councillor P. Stone
Administrator A. Carrel
Absent: Nil
Call
to Order
Mayor Walsh called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Agenda
Agenda Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Dostaler
That the Agenda for Regular Meeting #18-01 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Delegations
RCMP Cpl. J. Stochmanski, introduced SSgt. C. Ashenbrenner, and SSgt. W. Buck. Cpl. Stochmanski presented the crime statistics for the second quarter of 2001.
SSgt. W. Buck made a presentation on the amalgamation of the Greater Trail area RCMP detachments.
Internet Mr. Rick Jagpal made a presentation on the “Staying Safe on the Net For Youth” education program offered to parents and youth at the Beaver Valley Public Library.
Minutes
Meeting #17-01 Moved by Councillor Benzer
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That the minutes of Regular Meeting #17-01 of July 3, 2001, be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Consent
Calendar
Moved by Councillor Parker
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That the Consent Calendar including:
(1) RDKB Board Minutes of May 31, 2001;
(2) Montrose Fire Co #5 June Incident Report;
(3) June Building Inspection Report;
(4) MIA Risk Management Newsletter;
(5) CCERC Coordinator’s & Financial Reports, and
(6) BC Sprawl Report 2001
be accepted as circulated.
CARRIED
Motions
& Submissions
Nil
Referrals
From Prior Meetings
UBCM Small Talk Forum – request for issues.
To be retained under “Referrals” until August 7, 2001.
Waste Mgmt Waste Management Coordinator – Response on the waiving of tipping fees for municipal yard & garden waste pick-up service.
Council directed staff to develop a program and report back.
Hospital An invitation from the GTCHC to attend the Cornerstone Laying Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. on September 8, 2001, at the Trail Regional Hospital.
Acknowledged
Highway #3 Copies of a report on the Highway #3 Mayors’ Meeting and correspondence from the Meeting to the Minister of Transportation.
Acknowledged
Nurses’ Union A response from the B.C. Nurses’ Union to Council’s letter of June 21, 2001, concerning the current labour dispute.
Acknowledged
Kokanee Glacier An invitation to attend an information session with the Hon. Allan Rock on the Kokanee Glacier Alpine Campaign on July 24, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. at the Heritage Inn in Nelson.
Acknowledged
UBCM Reminder to reserve seats at the UBCM Annual Banquet.
Acknowledged
Pesticide Risk Information from the B.C. Landscape & Nursery Association on a program regarding the opportunity to participate in pesticide risk reduction I Canadian neighbourhoods.
Acknowledged
Trail Little League Invitation to attend the opening ceremonies of the Provincial Little League Championship on July 21, 2001, at 4:45 p.m. in Andy Bilesky Park.
Acknowledged
Accura Alarms Proposal from Accura Alarms Security Service for night patrols of Village properties.
To be returned to the agenda for consideration at the September 4, 2001, meeting.
REPORTS
& MEMORANDA
Paving Program A report from R. Runzer, Urban Systems Ltd., on the paving tender bids.
Acknowledged
Paving Program Administrator - a report with recommendations concerning the awarding of the 2001-2002 paving contract.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That the 2001-2002 Paving Contract be awarded to Selkirk Paving Ltd. subject to project phasing limitations to be approved by separate Council resolutions.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Dostaler
That the 2001 Paving Projects be limited to:
a) First Street – 9th Avenue to 10th Avenue,
b) 10th Avenue – First Street to Second Street,
c) Drainage only Second Street – 10th Avenue to 9th Avenue,
d) Walkway through park, including crossing at 5th Street.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Dostaler
That the balance of the 2001-2002 Paving Contract projects be awarded subject to funding and oil pricing.
CARRIED
Natural Gas Administrator – a draft letter to the District of Salmon Arm concerning natural gas franchise agreements.
Moved by Councillor Stone
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That the draft letter to the District of Salmon Arm on the subject of natural gas franchise agreements be approved and signed by the administrator.
CARRIED
Blue Box Administrator – a draft letter to the RDKB concerning the proposed blue box program for Montrose.
Moved by Councillor Dostaler
Seconded by Councillor Benzer
That the draft letter to the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary on the subject of the blue box program be addressed to the Chair of the Board, with a copy to the Chair of the Community Services Commission (Greater Trail), and that it be approved as amended and signed by the Mayor.
CARRIED
Financial matters
Accounts Payable Moved by Councillor Stone
#4743-4775 Seconded by Council Parker
That the commitments and expenditures represented by the accounts payable listed below be authorized and that the payment in the amount of THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNFRED AND FORTY dollars and FORTY cents ($38,340.40) in total be approved:
Payroll direct deposits and cheques #4743-4775 $ 38,340.40
TOTAL NET CURRENT EXPENDITURE $ 38,340.40
CARRIED
Financial Report Administrator – Summary Financial Report to June 30, 2001, of the Village of Montrose Consolidated Funds.
Acknowledged
Bylaws
#577 Moved by Councillor Benzer
Seconded by Councillor Stone
That Bylaw #577, cited as the Parks Building Renovations Short-Term Loan Bylaw be now introduced and read a first time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Dostaler
Seconded by Councillor Parker
That Bylaw #577, cited as the Parks Building Renovations Short-Term Loan Bylaw, having been given due and detailed consideration by Council, be now read a second and third time.
CARRIED
Policies
Nil
Member
Reports & Inquiries
Councillor Stone A verbal report on:
a) Regional Services Commission meeting and Columbia Basin Trust grants allocations;
b) RDKB mileage compensation rates.
Councillor Benzer A verbal report on:
a) CCERC meeting and Parks Building renovations;
b) CCERC consideration of a skateboard park.
Councillor Parker A verbal report:
a) condition of the grass in the ball park and Montrose park;
b) delivery of playground equipment
Councillor Dostaler No report
Mayor Walsh A verbal report:
a) Will be absent August 7 meeting;
b) Graduation Letter for Dan Sims;
c) Need to consult with the RCMP on speeding and speed limit signs in school zones.
d) Contact school board for permission to locate swings, ask school board to move fence and assistance for installation.
e) Trees cut between tennis court and school;
f) Need to raise elevation at Montrose Park area as roots are showing.
Administrator A verbal report on:
a) Viewmont Park play station and group preparation.
Adjournment
On a motion by Councillor Benzer the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
I hereby certify the
preceding to be a true and correct account of the Regular Meeting #18-01 of
Council held on July 17, 2001.
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Mayor Clerk