CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2002
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.


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

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
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
T. Knight, City Planner
S/Sgt. Cowan, Revelstoke RCMP Detachment

Others: S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
N. O'Leary, Unique
D. West, E Z Rock Radio
D. Bacon*, BC Assets & Land Corporation
J. Van Dam*

* Present for portion of meeting only


CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Bernacki called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Agenda be adopted with the following addition: COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councillor Singh, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation 11.c) Meeting with Wendy McMahon, MLA
CARRIED

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - February 25, 2002

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 25, 2002 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - February 25, 2002

Nil

CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Village of Nakusp Re: Provincial Government's Cost-Saving Measures Inland Ferry System

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council send a letter to the Provincial Government and Ministry of Transportation in support of the Village of Nakusp's request not to disrupt the existing ferry service on the Arrow Lakes.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane to initiate a dialogue with other Mayor & Councils in the Kootenay area and our riding to work together with respect to the provincial governments cuts.
CARRIED

2. Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection Re: Changes to Provincial Park Services in the Kootenay Region

3. Save our Services Committee Re: Request to display petition at Revelstoke Community Centre

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Save Our Services Committee be allowed to place a petition at the Community Centre regarding the government's cuts to services in Revelstoke.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Save Our Services Committee be invited to attend the next Council meeting to make a presentation.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Monthly Fire Department Report - February 2002

2. Monthly Animal Control Report - February 2002

3. Monthly Revelstoke RCMP Detachment Report - February 2002

4. City of Revelstoke Fire Prevention, Protection and Control Services Amendment By-law No. 1677

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Bylaw No. 1677 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor MacFarlane

COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

1. Monthly Building Permit and Accumulative Permit Summaries - February 2002

2. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting - March 5, 2002

i. Establishment of Heritage Register

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that a Heritage Registry By-law be established for the City of Revelstoke.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the City Hall (1939), City Museum (1926) and the Golf Course Club House (1912) be included in the Register.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the T.E.L. Taylor House (Dragani) and the Van Horne House (Walford) be included in the Register.
CARRIED

Councillor Singh requested that owners give their consent in writing to have their property included in the Register.

3. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1671 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1672

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that as a result of the Public Hearing City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1671 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1672 be tabled until further review by the Planning Committee.
CARRIED

4. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1673 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1674

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that as a result of the Public Hearing City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1673 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1674 be tabled until further review by the Planning Committee.
CARRIED

5. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1675

Moved by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1675 receive Third Reading and be Adopted by Council.
Motion Lost due to lack of Seconder

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that as a result of the Public Hearing City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1675 be tabled until further review by the Planning Committee.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary - February 2002

2. Community Economic Development Report - March 8, 2002


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

No Report

COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary March 7, 2002 - $905,817.81

COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Revelstoke Snowmobile Tourism Strategy Steering Committee Meeting - February 7, 2002

2. Westside Road Development

3. Meeting with Wendy McMahon, MLA

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

1. Resolution - Request for Vesting Order - City of Revelstoke Lane Closure Bylaw No. 1665, 2002

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Council of the City of Revel-stoke petition the Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services to abandon that part of lane Plan 5962, Sections 27 and 34, Township 23, Range 2, West of the 6th Meridian, Kootenay District and vest title to that land in the name of the City of Revelstoke, Box 170, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0.
CARRIED

2. City of Revelstoke Sign Amendment Bylaw No. 1676, 2002

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Sign Amendment Bylaw No. 1676 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Canadian Cancer Society - Relay for a Friend - May 25, 2002

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council waive the fees for use of the Grandstand, stage at Centennial Ball Field, the track, ball fields and approximately 20 tables and 200 chairs estimated at $150.00 and that the funds be provided from the Council Contingency Fund.
CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS:

Nil

RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council resolve into In Camera at 4:35 p.m. to further consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED

BUSINESS ITEMS:

1. BC Gas - Revelstoke Propane Supply Options for 2002 - 2003 Contract Year

It was recommended to Council that it support the 2002 - 2003 Propane Strategy as outlined and recommended by BC Gas.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the resolution(s) as approved by Council In Camera, be adopted.
CARRIED


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 5:08 p.m.
CARRIED






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