MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, MAY 13, 2002
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
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
T. Knight, City Planner
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel
W. Rota, Fire Chief
S/Sgt. Cowan, Revelstoke RCMP Detachment

Others: S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
G. Chamberlain*, Revelstoke Times Review
N. O'Leary, Revelstoke News
D. West, E Z Rock Radio
Dr. G. Battersby*
J. Shamon*
M. Zielonka*
S. Painter*
R. Lund*
E. Waters*
M. Waters*
K. Magnes*
R. Bennison*
G. Olsson*
M. Hager*
D. DeLacherois*
F. DeLacherois*
D. Pipe*
J.A. Holmes*
B. Gallicano*
* 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 Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: DELEGATION(S): 4.a) Moberly Park Council Re: Closure of Moberly Manor and that Dr. G. Battersby Re: Community Energy Project be renumbered to 4.b); CORRESPONDENCE: 6.k) Youth Employment Revelstoke Re: Youth Employment Strategy; 6.l) Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection Re: Call for Minister's Environmental Awards Nomination; 6.m) Ministry of Forests Re: Forest Service Recreation Program; COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mayor Bernacki, Chairman Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations 13.c) Council Initiated Zoning Amendment
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - April 22, 2002

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held April 22, 2002 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

2. Special Council Meeting - April 29, 2002

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held April 29, 2002 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S)

1. Moberly Manor Family Council

Mrs. Painter speaking on behalf of the Moberly Manor Family Council advised Council that a meeting with the family members of Moberly Manor Residents and representatives from the Interior Health Authority had taken place on Wednesday May 8, 2002. Mrs. Painter informed Council that during the meeting with the Interior Health Authority the families requested an extension to the 30 day closure and have since been informed that a six to twenty four month extension has been announced. Discussion also took place during the meeting regarding privatization and the families want Council to be aware that they are opposed to this option. The families would like the facility to operate under a Society as it did in the past and will be pursuing this option further. Mrs. Painter also indicated that they will be asking Council for assistance in this regard.

Note: Mr. G. Chamberlain attended the meeting at 3:45 p.m.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City send a letter to the Interior Health Authority requesting financial statements for Moberly Manor and also information on the process they will use for proposals relating to the future operation of Moberly Manor.
CARRIED

Mayor Bernacki thanked Mrs. Painter for her presentation, the families then retired from Council Chambers at 3:55 p.m.

2. Dr. G. Battersby Re: Community Energy Project

Dr. Battersby presented Council with the Final Report for the Biomass Energy Plant Feasibility Study and Business Plan prepared by the consultants, FVB Energy Inc.

The initial project will involve a new boiler system, a steam turbine generator and conversion of Downie's dry kilns to the new heat source. The later phase will create a community energy system with hot water being circulated to heat major commercial and institutional buildings in the community. The first phase will cost approximately $10.5 million and has to be completed by December 31, 2003. Revenue from the plant is projected at approximately $2 million with $830,000 for operation and maintenance expenses. This will provide adequate funding to retire the capital debt over twenty years and also give a good return on the initial equity invested.

Advantages of the project are:

• emissions from Downie's burner will be reduced by 90% and be well within provincial standards
• 19,380 tonnes of greenhouse gas per year will be displaced
• three to four permanent jobs will result and the community will benefit from the labour and equipment related to the construction of the system
• propane gas sales in the range of $400,000 will be replaced with an energy source whose revenues stay in the community
• the plant will provide a disposal opportunity for all wood waste generated in the community
• stable long-term energy pricing for dry kiln operations and district energy system users.

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council receive the Biomass Energy Plan Feasibility Study Final Report prepared by FVB Energy Inc. and that the project be moved forward by undertaking the following:

1. Initiate a public process.

2. Prepare a draft memorandum of understanding with Downie Timber regarding fuel supply, land availability and revenue contracts.

3. Initiate discussions with financial institutions and firm up Green Municipal Investment Funds involvement.

4. Investigate the appropriate corporate structure to undertake the project which is separate and distinct from the City and does not impact the City's finances, taxation or borrowing power.

5. Other related matters as deemed necessary to ensure Council has all the information required to make a final decision to undertake the project within the timelines outlined.
CARRIED

Mayor Bernacki thanked for Dr. Battersby for his presentation. He then retired from Council Chambers at 4:00 p.m.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - April 22, 2002

Nil

2. Special Council Meeting - April 29, 2002

Nil


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Revelstoke & District Historical Association Re: Grant-in-aid Request

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Revelstoke & District Historical Association's request for a grant-in-aid to cover room rental during the 2002 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the British Columbia Historical Federation in the amount of $300 be approved, and that funds be provided from Council Contingency.
CARRIED

2. Mengia Nicholson, Save Our Services Committee Re: Moberly Petition

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Save Our Services Committee be allowed to place a petition at the Community Centre regarding the closure of Moberly Manor and that the additional pages of the petition relating to government cuts to services be sent to Wendy McMahon, MLA and Joy McPhail, Leader of the Opposition.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council send a letter to the Interior Health Authority requesting information on how care is to be provided to Seniors if homemaker staff is reduced from twenty to six.
CARRIED

3. Revelstoke Hospital Auxiliary Re: Cut backs in Health Care Services

4. BC Hydro Re: Power Smart Partner

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the City initiate the process to enter into the Power Smart Program and that the Building & Property Manager be the contact person.
CARRIED

5. BC Hydro Re: BC Hydro Visitor Centre at Revelstoke Dam

6. Cat Powder Skiing Inc. Re: Victoria Road Enhancement Signage Program

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the letter from Cat Powder Skiing be referred to the Administration Department for further review.
CARRIED

7. John Walker Re: Petition to rezone property in the Big Eddy

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that the petition to rezone property in the Big Eddy to allow larger accessory buildings in relation to the size of property be referred to the Planning Department for review.
CARRIED

8. Denim Pine Marketing Association Re: Letter of Support and Invitation to Join the Society as an Associate Member

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the letter from Denim Pine Marketing Association be referred to Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation for consideration of becoming an Associate Member.
CARRIED

9. Office & Professional Employees' International Union Local 378 Re: BC Hydro

10. Revelstoke Bear Aware Program Re: Columbia Basin Trust Community Environ-mental Project Proposal

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the City send a letter to the Columbia Basin Trust in support of the Revelstoke Bear Aware's Project Proposal however, advise that priority would be for the City's environmental strategy application.
CARRIED

11. Youth Employment Revelstoke Re: Youth Employment Strategy

Mayor Bernacki advised that she would not be able to attend the meeting on May 16th. It was noted that A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development and A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel would both be attending.

12. Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection Re: Call for Minister's Environmental Awards Nomination

Staff will research the award categories and eligibility requirements and forward a copy to Council.

13. Ministry of Forests Re: Forest Service Recreation Program

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City send a letter to Ministry of Forests requesting clarification on the decommissioning of sites and a letter to BC Assets and Land Corporation requesting clarification on their position with respect to trail management agreements, user fee structure and future of back country recreation.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Monthly Animal Control Report - April 2002

2. Monthly Fire Department Report - April 2002

3. Monthly Revelstoke RCMP Detachment Report - April 2002

4. Minutes of a Tourism Advisory Committee Meeting - May 7, 2002

5. City of Revelstoke Sewage Regulation Bylaw No. 1683

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Sewage Regulation Bylaw No. 1683 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

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

2. City of Revelstoke Business Licensing and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1682

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Business Licensing and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1682 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Heritage Committee Meeting - May 7, 2002

4. Development Permit DP 2002-03 / 103 Victoria Road East

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council approve Development Permit DP-2002-03 and that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute Development Permit DP-2002-03.
CARRIED

5. Development Permit DP 2002-08 / 1101 Victoria Road West

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council approve Development Permit DP-2002-08 and that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute Development Permit DP-2002-08.
CARRIED

6. Building Permit 99-16 / 40 - 318 Humbert Street

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council authorize Administration to proceed to file a notice on title against Lot 12, Block 2, Plan 636K pursuant to Section 700 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary - April 2002

2. Community Economic Development Report - May 10, 2002


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

1. Minutes of a Social, Culture, Child & Youth Committee Meeting - April 17, 2002


COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary - May 3, 2002 - $670,019.06

2. City of Revelstoke Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1679

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1679 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Fransen, Councillor Singh

3. City of Revelstoke Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1680

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, Seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Bylaw No. 1680 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Fransen, Councillor Singh

4. City of Revelstoke Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1678

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1678 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

5. City of Revelstoke Road Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1681

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Road Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1681 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Pool Committee Meeting - April 18, 2002

2. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting - May 8, 2002

i. Indoor Pool Fundraising

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Parks and Recreation Committee will be the group to ensure that the City and Indoor Pool Committee work together on fundraising.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Revelstoke Snowmobile Tourism Strategy Steering Committee Meeting - April 4, 2002

4. Snowmobile Revelstoke (2002) Survey Results


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

1. City of Revelstoke Terms and Conditions of Employment for Administrative Personnel Bylaw No. 1670

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the motion "that City of Revelstoke Terms and Conditions of Employment for Administrative Personnel Bylaw No. 1670, 2002 receive First, Second and Third Readings" be lifted from the table.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the motion as presented on April 8, 2002 be withdrawn.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that City of Revelstoke Terms and Conditions of Employment for Administrative Personnel Bylaw No. 1670 as presented receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

2. City of Revelstoke Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1668

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council rescind Third Reading of the City of Revelstoke Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1668.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the City of Revelstoke Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1668 be amended as presented.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council City of Revelstoke Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1668 as amended, be granted Third Reading.
CARRIED

3. Council Initiated Zoning Amendment

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council authorize staff to commence a zoning amendment process allowing clean, recyclable metals to be an approved use within the M-2 zone.
CARRIED

OLD BUSINESS:

Nil

NEW BUSINESS:

Nil

RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council resolve into In Camera at 5:15 p.m. to further consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED

No Report

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S)

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

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the meeting adjourn at 7:05 p.m.

CARRIED



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