CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, JULY 9, 2001
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.


PRESENT: Council: Mayor G. Bernacki
Councillors: M. Fransen, P. Frew, N. Richardson
T. Scarcella, M. Singh

Excused: Councillor B. MacFarlane

Staff: D. DeGagne, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Administration
R. Hillary, Collector
T.L. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
T. Knight, City Planner
W. Rota, Fire Chief

Others: G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. West, Unique
H. Kwok, Mannings Restaurant*
G. Frocklage*
B. Glave*

* Present for portion of meeting only

CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Bernacki called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Agenda be adopted with the following addition: DELEGATION 5.b) Gordon Frocklage Re: Sewage Treatment Plant

CARRIED

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - June 25, 2001

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held June 25, 2001 be adopted as presented.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - June 25, 2001

Nil




DELEGATIONS:

1. Helena Kwok, Mannings Restaurant Re: Condition of Streets

Mrs. Kwok informed Council of her concern that the City look attractive to the tourists. Of particular concern to Mrs. Kwok was the cleaning of sidewalks, garbage on the streets and also the tree in front of her business which covers up the sign.

Mayor Bernacki informed Mrs. Kwok that cleaning of sidewalks in front of local businesses was the owners responsibility. With respect to the tree, it may be possible to have it pruned so that it doesn't cover up the signage.

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Parks and Recreation Department prune the tree in front of Mannings Restaurant and that they review the inventory of trees to determine whether additional pruning is required.

CARRIED

Mayor Bernacki thanked Mrs. Kwok for attending the meeting.

2. Gordon Frocklage Re: Sewage Treatment Plant

Mr. Frocklage informed Council that he was very concerned with the unbearable fumes emanating from the sewage treatment plant. Mr. Frocklage indicated that the gases being released may affect residents' health and suggested that the City should make announcements to advise residents whether there is any potential risk to health or not. When contacting the Public Works Department to find out the reason for the odour, Mr. Frocklage received conflicting answers regarding the problem.

Mr. Yeomans advised that there had been a problem with a compressor at the sewage treatment plant, however, the remaining compressor had kept the oxygen at the required level. Mr. Yeomans stated that the compressor not working was not the cause for the odour. The problem appears to be caused by chemicals that are discharged into the sewer system which kill off the bacteria. Tests have been conducted and sent away to determine what chemicals have been discharged into the sewer system. Unfortunately it takes a few days for the lab reports to come back. In the meantime, everything possible is being done to try to correct the problem.

Mayor Bernacki thanked Mr. Frocklage for attending the meeting. Mr. Frocklage, Mr. Glave and Mrs. Kwok then retired from Council Chambers.

Councillor Frew asked that the Public Works Department place an announcement on the radio to update residents.

CORRESPONDENCE:

1. City of Penticton Re: Health Care Crisis

2. Lyn Dyer Re: Mountain Arts Festival

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approve the Mountain Arts Festival Committee's request to close Grizzly Plaza and the two adjacent parking lots to traffic from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 14, continue after the farmers market to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 15 and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 16, 2001.

CARRIED
3. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Re: Street Closure Request

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council approve the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce request to close Mackenzie Avenue between First and Second Streets on Sun-day, August 19, 2001 between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for an outdoor festival in conjunction with the Raid the North Adventure Race.
CARRIED

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Monthly Animal Control Report - June 2001

2. Monthly Fire Department Report - June 2001

3. Monthly Revelstoke RCMP Detachment Report - June 2001

4. Minutes of a Tourism Development Committee Meeting - June 5, 2001

5. Tourism Development Coordinator Report - June 28, 2001

6. Water Restrictions

Councillor Fransen reported on the water restrictions in place and the importance of abiding by the restrictions in order to keep an adequate water supply for firefighting purposes.

7. Western Access - Trans Canada Highway and Victoria Road

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council send a letter to the Minister of Transportation and Highways with a copy to Wendy McMahon, MLA informing them of the road work recently completed by the City and request that they now proceed to clean up and upgrade the intersection at the Trans Canada Highway and Victoria Road.
CARRIED

COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

1. Monthly Building Permit and Accumulative Permit Summaries - June 2001

COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary - June 2001

COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chairman Social - Culture, Child & Youth, and Community Liaison

No Report

COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary July 4, 2001 - $2,328,461.79

COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

1. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Fee for Service Report April - June 2001

2. Community Centre Multi Purpose Rooms 1, 2 & 3 Flooring Tender

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Community Centre Flooring - Multi Purpose Rooms 1, 2, & 3 Tender be awarded to Revelstoke Flooring Centre for the low bid of $32,550.81 including GST subject to the Parks and Recreation Committee approving the flooring material and colours.
CARRIED

MAYOR BERNACKI, Chairman Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations

1. John Scarcelli Sr. - Retirement Volunteer Firefighter

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that a letter be sent to John Scarcelli, Sr.
in appreciation of his 30 years of service to our community as both a Career and Volunteer Fire Fighter.
CARRIED

OLD BUSINESS:

Nil

NEW BUSINESS:

Nil

RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council resolve into In Camera at 4:16 p.m. to further consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED

BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

No Report

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the meeting adjourn at 5:15 p.m.

CARRIED

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