CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2002
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.



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


Staff: D. H. DeGagne, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of
Corporate Administration
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
T. Knight, City Planner
Sgt. A. Kleinsmith, NCO i/c Revelstoke RCMP Detachment
T. Luini*, Building Inspector/Bylaw Enforcement Officer


Others: S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
N. O’Leary, Revelstoke News
D. West, E Z Rock Radio
J. Daniels
J. Evans*
* Present for portion of meeting only


CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Bernacki called the meeting to order at 3:36 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councillor Fransen, Chairman Environmental – Public Works, 7.c) Monthly Animal Control Report – July 2002; 7.d) Monthly Fire Department Report – July 2002.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – July 22, 2002

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

2. Minutes of the Public Hearings – July 22, 2002

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Minutes of the Public Hearings held July 22, 2002 be received by Council.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S):

1. Mr. John Evans Re: Unsightly Premises

Mr. Evans advised Council that he was attending the meeting to speak about the condition of the Big Eddy area and how City Bylaws appear to be ignored in this area. Mr. Evans informed Council that behind his home there are several commercial enterprises with no hard surface around them and the constant moving of large vehicles and equipment creates a significant dust problem. Mr. Evans further advised that D & A Logging is the worst and that over the past five years the property has deteriorated as well as the residence of one of the owners. He also stated that this would not be tolerated in other areas of town so why in the Big Eddy. Mr. Evans informed Council that businesses use sprinklers to wet the dust, this then gets on the wheels of the vehicles and is transported onto the roads and once it dries the dusts spreads even further. Mr. Evans felt that Bylaw 1668 (Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw) recently adopted by Council could be used to deal with this issue.

Councillor Fransen asked Mr. Evans whether the roads were paved in the area. Mr. Evans responded that the roads are paved but it is the property around the businesses that aren’t paved.

Councillor Singh asked the Bylaw Enforcement Officer if there is a dust control Bylaw.

The Bylaw Enforcement Officer replied that there is not a Dust Control Bylaw however, letters are sent out in Spring requesting businesses to place dust control. It is not suggested to use water.

Councillor Singh then asked Mr. Evans what could be done to rectify the situation. Mr Evans replied that in order to alleviate the dust problem he would recommend hard surfacing the area.

Councillor Frew informed Mr. Evans that there is nothing the City can do with respect to the condition of the owners trailer. The City cannot enforce owners to re-paint their homes or upgrade the exterior siding, etc, however, maybe the City’s solicitor could confirm whether it would be possible to pass a bylaw for this purpose.

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that the issue of dust control be referred to the Planning Committee for further review.
CARRIED

Mayor Bernacki thanked Mr. Evans for attending the meeting. Mr. Evans and Mr. Luini retired from Council Chambers at 3:52 p.m.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – July 22, 2002

Nil


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Municipalities of Armstrong & Spallumcheen Re: Invitation to 103rd Interior Provincial Exhibition & Stampede – August 31, 2002

Mayor Bernacki advised that she would attend the annual I.P.E. luncheon on August 31, 2002

2. Margaret Janzen, Manager of Victim Services Re: Resignation

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that a letter of thanks be sent to Ms. Janzen.
CARRIED

3. Western Canada Wilderness Committee (WCWC) Re: Parks & Environmental Protection

4. Office & Professional Employees’ International Union, Local 378 Re: Public Auto Insurance


COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental – Public Works

1. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – July 9, 2002

i. Septage Disposal Site – CSRD Letter

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council forward a letter to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District urging them to re-examine their policy and mandate regarding septage disposal / composting, in view of the need to service rural residents.
CARRIED

Mayor Bernacki suggested that Council also request that the letter be placed on the CSRD Agenda for discussion.

2. Monthly Revelstoke RCMP Detachment Report – July 2002

3. Monthly Animal Control Report – July 2002

Councillor Fransen reported that there has been an increase in cat complaints and a decrease in dog complaints from last year. Mayor Bernacki stated that Council had requested a public education process to make people aware of the problem.

4. Monthly Fire Department Report – July 2002


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental – Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting – July 9, 2002

2. Monthly Building Permit and Accumulative Building Permit Summaries – July 2002


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Minutes of the Program for Export Market Development-Investment (PEMD-I) Project Steering Committee Meeting – July 24, 2002

2. Minutes of the Economic Development Committee Meeting – July 23, 2002

i. CP Rail Community Advisory Committee

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that a CP Rail Community Advisory Committee be established and that membership should include the Mayor, two members of Council, three members of the public at large and three CP Rail Representatives including Rick Poznikoff as Committee Chair and an advertisement be placed in the local newspapers and on the City website requesting applications from the public who wish to sit on the committee. As the CP Rail Committee will have three CP Rail Representatives, the three members at large should be from the public and not CP Rail employees.
CARRIED

ii. BC Hydro – Privatization / Deregulation

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the letter from the Office & Professional Employees’ International Union, Local 378 requesting Council to pass a resolution in support of the province retaining BC Hydro as a complete entity within a regulated pricing structure be tabled until the final report of the Task Force on Energy Policy is released and reviewed by the Economic Development Committee of Council.
CARRIED

3. City of Revelstoke Monthly Business Licence Summary – July 2002


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

1. Victim Services Program Activity Report – June 2002


COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – August 1, 2002

2. City of Revelstoke Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1693

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that City of Revelstoke Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1693 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social – Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Meeting – July 9, 2002

2. Minutes of an Enhancement Committee Meeting – July 26, 2002

i. Victoria Road Signage

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that market demand should decide where the signage units should be located on Victoria Road. Upon application by a minimum combination of two businesses, attractions or community features, the City may approve the expenditure of funds for construction of an Enhancement Signage Unit at the requested location.
CARRIED

3. Okanagan University College – Fall Conference, October 5, 2002

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that Councillor Singh attend the Okanagan University College Advisory Committee(s) Fall Conference in Kelowna on October 5, 2002.
CARRIED


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

No Report.


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council resolve into In Camera at 4:30 p.m. to further consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

i. Notice of Intent to Increase Funding Level to Police-based Victim Service Program Subject to Increased Municipal Contribution

That Council commit in writing to increase it’s financial contribution by $1382.00 and that staff budget accordingly in 2003.

ii. VAP Manager Position

That staff proceed with recruitment

2. Ministry of Transportation - Memorandum of Agreement - Project No. 21562 - Victoria Road and Highway 23 N

That Council approve the draft Memorandum of Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation and that staff be authorized to execute same.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

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


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the meeting adjourn at 6:31 p.m.
CARRIED



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