CITY OF REVELSTOKE

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


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

Excused: Councillor T. Scarcella

Staff: D.H. DeGagne, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Administration
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
T.L. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
T. Knight, City Planner
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
W. Rota, Fire Chief
S/Sgt. Cowan, Revelstoke RCMP Detachment

Others:
G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
D. Gillespie, Revelstoke Cable TV
N. Squires, Unique
M. Planden
D. Clark*
M. Stevens*
M. McLaughlin*
D. Wozniak*
J. Cook*
B. Punt*
J. Martiniuk*
* Present for portion of meeting only


CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Bernacki called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councillor Frew, Chairman Environ-mental - Planning and Land Development 8.e) Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting - October 3, 2001; COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councillor Scarcella, Chairman Finance 11.d) Oscar Street Mobile Home Park Management Contract
CARRIED

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - September 24, 2001

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held September 24, 2001 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

Mayor Bernacki reported that during the UBCM Convention she received the "Best Local Government Web Site Award - Small Community" for the City of Revelstoke. Mayor Bernacki then presented the award to Graham Inglis, Director of Finance and thanked him and staff for the excellent work on the website. The award will be displayed in the Finance Department of City Hall.

DELEGATION:

1. Don Clark and Marie Stevens Re: Wood Stove Installations and Inspections

Ms. Stevens advised Council that in May of this year they purchased a new wood stove with the manufacturers recommended chimney liner, chimney cap and required fittings. At that time they were advised to have the fire department provide all necessary code requirements and inspect the existing chimney. The acting Fire Chief reviewed all the installation information and advised what work would be required.

Ms. Stevens further advised that the specifications provided by the acting Fire Chief for installation of the wood stove were carried out. However, when an inspection was requested, they were advised of the change in procedure and that a building permit would be required. A building permit was issued and they have now been advised by the Building Inspector that approval cannot be given for the installation of the wood stove as it is connected into the same flue as an oil-burning boiler.

Ms. Stevens informed Council that they have been caught in the middle of the City's changes to the woodstove inspection procedure and requested assistance in resolving this issue.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the issue of Wood Stove Inspections be referred back to the Public Works and Protection Committee for further review and solution.
CARRIED

Mayor Bernacki thanked Mr. Clark and Ms. Stevens for attending, they then retired from the meeting at 3:47 pm.

2. Jim Cook Re: Revelstoke Fiber Optics Network Feasibility Study

Mr. Cook gave a brief overview of the Revelstoke Fiber Optics Network Feasibility Study and the recommendations which are brought forward by the Revelstoke Communications Technology Committee.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Revelstoke Fiber Optics Network Feasibility Study be referred to the Economic Development Committee for further review and recommendations for Council.
CARRIED

Mayor Bernacki thanked Mr. Cook for attending.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - September 24, 2001

Nil

CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Revelstoke & District Historical Association Re: Possibility of a Heritage Garden

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council support the Heritage Garden Project and that staff review the plans prior to work commencing.
CARRIED

2. Revelstoke Freestyle Ski Club Re: Grant-in-aid request for aerial site

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the grant-in-aid request from the Revelstoke Freestyle Ski Club for an aerial site be referred to the Finance Committee for review.
CARRIED

Councillor Frew requested that more information be provided with respect to location of the aerial site and how it may affect water users in that area and also who provided approval for the project.

3. City of Courtenay Re: Support for victims and families of terrorist attack on US

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the request for support for victims and families of the terrorist attack on US be referred to the Finance Committee for review.
CARRIED

4. North Columbia Environmental Society Re: Feasibility Study for Urban Forestry in Revelstoke

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the North Columbia Environmental Society be invited to attend the next Council meeting to make a presentation regarding the Feasibility Study for Urban Forestry in Revelstoke.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Monthly Fire Department Report - September 2001

2. Monthly Revelstoke RCMP Detachment Report - September 2001

3. Monthly Animal Control Report - September 2001

4. Equipment Purchase (Grader)

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council approve the purchase of the 1995 Champion Grader Model 730 A VHP from Wajax Industries of Kamloops for the price of $86,000.
CARRIED

COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

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

2. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting - September 21, 2001

i. Martin & Heidi Miertsch / 1749 McKinnon Road

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that staff approach Amken Holdings Ltd. regarding the donation of property to incorporate a trail; that staff approach the owner of 1790 Piotrowski Road and request their opinion regarding the proposed road exchange; and that staff review the cost of incorporating a proper trail access between Upper & Lower McKinnon Road.
CARRIED

ii. Revelstoke Land Development Co. / Campbell Ave & Victoria Road West

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Planning Department be authorized to draft Development Permit DP-2001-06; that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the completed Development Permit; that the applicant be required to provide additional information including submission of a detailed landscape plan and cancellation of interior lot lines on the subject property.
CARRIED

iv. Vince Romeo / 600 Vernon Avenue

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the City of Revelstoke pay legal fees limited to the registration of the subdivision plans and that all other legal fees be paid by the property owners.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Traffic Safety Committee Meeting - September 24, 2001

i. Request for speed bump / Crosswalk - Johnson Heights

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that staff contact the Strata Council to discuss the installation of a "Stop" sign and "Yield" sign at the entrance to the park along with the appropriate warning signage.
CARRIED

4. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1662 (Johnson/Gauthier/Tessier)

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1662 be given Third and Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

5. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting - October 3, 2001

i. First West Holdings Ltd. - 312 & 314 First Street West

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council forward a positive recommendation to the Liquor Control Board and that Staff provide the Liquor Control Board with all relevant information.
CARRIED

ii. Purchase of City Property between Sixth, Seventh and West of Seventh Street

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the request to purchase City property between Sixth, Seventh and West of Seventh Street be denied.
CARRIED

After further discussion, Council were in agreement that the request may be reconsidered at a later date when the requirements for the proposed indoor pool have been determined.

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the issue regarding hazardous trees within the right-of-way be referred to the Parks & Recreation Department.
CARRIED

6. Coopers Market / 555 Victoria Road West

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the applicants proceed with installation of the stucco subject to a letter of intent that if the colour is not agreeable when completed, that the stucco will be painted to the colour presented and approved by the Planning Committee on October 9, 2001; and that a letter of credit be provided for this purpose.
CARRIED

COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary - September 2001

2. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting - September 17, 2001

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

1. Teen Program

Councillor Richardson reported that Karen Schneider is the new Teen Programmer.

COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary - October 1, 2001 - $887,209.36

2. VISA/Mastercard payment service

It was decided to leave the tabled motion until the next Council meeting as the original request was to table the motion until all of Council were in attendance.

3. City of Revelstoke Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1663

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1663 be given Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

4. Oscar Street Mobile Home Park Management Contract

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Mr. Doug Hulley be awarded the Oscar Street Mobile Home Park Management Contract for two years commencing January 1, 2002 with an option to renew for one year at an annual fee of $24,000.

CARRIED

COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Revelstoke Snowmobile Tourism Strategy Steering Committee Meeting - September 6, 2001

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

No Report

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Farwell Plaza Signage - Tabled Motion

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the motion from the July 23, 2001 Council meeting which stated "that the third party sign at Farwell Plaza be rejected and the owner be requested to remove signage" be lifted from the table.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the motion be amended to include approval of the reinstallation of the original reader board at Farwell Plaza.
CARRIED


NEW BUSINESS:

1. British Columbia Chamber Executives Re: Revelstoke Executive Director Elected BCCE President

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council send a letter of congratulations to Adelheid Bender, Executive Director, Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce on being elected President of the British Columbia Chamber Executives.
CARRIED

RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council resolve into In Camera at 5:30 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 MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 6:00 p.m.
CARRIED

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