CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, MAY 12, 2003
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.



PRESENT: Council: Mayor Mark McKee
Councillors: P. Frew, C. Johnston, B. MacFarlane, T. O'Hagan, N. Richardson

Excused: Councillor M. Singh

Staff: D.H DeGagne, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Administration
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
T. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
T. Knight, City Planner
Sgt. A. Kleinsmith, NCO i/c Revelstoke RCMP Detachment

Others: S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
N. O’Leary, Revelstoke News
J. Evans*

* Present for Portion of Meeting Only



CALL TO ORDER:

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


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – April 28, 2003

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held April 28, 2003 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S)

1. Mr. John Evans Re: Concerns about neighbouring properties

Mr. Evans advised Council that he is still having problems with neighbouring properties in the Big Eddy. He further advised that Mayor McKee came out to look at the properties and that this is the fourth time he has addressed Council regarding the dust problem and unsightly premises. Mr. Evans reported that when he has attended the Council meetings the problem is usually rectified for a while but, over time, reverts back to the same conditions.

Mr. Evans read out Sections 9.1.2 (1), 9.1.2 (3) and 9.1.2 (4) of the City of Revelstoke Zoning Bylaw which he feels gives the City the authority to deal with the dust problem and unsightly premises in his neighbourhood.

Mr. Evans reported that it is impossible to enjoy his home and property, especially on windy days when the dust becomes a real problem. He also has concerns about the value of his property.

Mr. Evans advised Council that he will keep coming back until these problems are resolved. He stated that there was a dust problem on the flats in Arrow Heights and that Hydro has now resolved this issue but nothing ever gets done in the Big Eddy. Mr. Evans asked Council what will be done about these problems. Calcium chloride helps for a while but it is not a permanent solution.

Councillor O’Hagan asked Mr. Evans where he lived and he responded 785 Begbie Road.

Councillor MacFarlane requested that Staff prepare a report regarding these issues.

Mayor McKee stated that a home owner should be able to enjoy their home and that the City will look into what can be done.

Mr. Evans then asked that he be notified.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Evans for his presentation, he then retired from Council Chambers at 3:42 p.m.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – April 28, 2003

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Motor Adaptation Foundation Re: Crossing Canada on a tandem 2003, Seeing Beyond

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the request from the Foundation of Motor Adaptation be referred to the Parks & Recreation Committee for review.
CARRIED

2. Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life Re: Request for permission to land helicopter at the Rotary Field on June 8th, 2003

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the request from the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life to land a helicopter at the Rotary Field on June 8th, 2003 be approved subject to all safety concerns being met and the approval of the location by the Director of Parks and Recreation.
CARRIED

3. Mountain Arts Festival Committee Re: Request to use Grizzly Plaza and two adjacent parking lots September 19th – 21st, 2003

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the request from the Mountain Arts Festival Committee to use Grizzly Plaza and the two adjacent parking lots from September 19th – 21st, 2003 be approved.
CARRIED

4. Land Reserve Commission Re: Shared Decision-making in the ALR

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the correspondence from the Land Reserve Commission be referred to the Planning Committee for review.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Environmental – Public Works

1. Monthly Animal Control Report – April 2003

2. Monthly Fire Department Report – April 2003

3. Monthly Revelstoke RCMP Detachment Report – April 2003

4. City of Revelstoke Cemetery Bylaw No. 1702

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that City of Revelstoke Bylaw No. 1702 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Monthly Building Permit and Accumulative Building Permit Summaries – April 2003

2. City of Revelstoke Building Bylaw No. 1707

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Building Bylaw No. 1707 receive Final Reading and be adopted by Council.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary – April 2003


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. Finance Department Overview – Director of Finance

2. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary – May 5, 2003 - $610,999.87

3. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – May 1, 2003

i. City of Revelstoke Five Year Financial Plan 2003-2007 Bylaw No. 1708

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Five Year Financeial Plan 2003-2007 Bylaw No. 1708 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

ii. City of Revelstoke Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1709

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1709 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

iii. Revelstoke Snowmobile Club – water rates

Councillor Frew requested that the City Building Inspector inspect the facility to determine the appropriate classification for water rates for the Revelstoke Snowmobile Club.

iv. RCMP Costs

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Director of Finance provide the RCMP with a Letter of Confirmation of the budget for 2003/2004.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environment and Social Issues

1. Monthly Victim Assistance Program Report – April 2003

2. Minutes of a Revelstoke Housing Committee Meeting – April 2, 2003

3. Minutes of a Revelstoke Community Foundation Meeting – April 8, 2003

4. Food Bank Update


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

No Report.


MAYOR MCKEE, Chair Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations

1. Administration Department Overview – Chief Administrative Officer

2. Liquor Licensing Process – Extension of Hours

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the extension of hour application requirements be referred to the Planning Committee to develop processes to obtain general public input and input on specific applications for extension of hours and that such processes be implemented within the 90 day time frame required for Council input.
CARRIED

3. Letter from RCFC to Minister de Jong Re: MPS Version #4 – Interior Wetbelt Impacts

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council send a letter to Minister de Jong supporting the position of the Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation as outlined in their letter dated May 5, 2003.
CARRIED

4. BC Hydro Re: Phase Two of a Multi-Phase Maintenance Project at the Revelstoke Dam

Mayor McKee read out a letter from BC Hydro advising of road closures along Highway 23 North. Northbound and southbound traffic should expect 20 minute delays Monday – Friday, from May 20, 2003 to June 27, 2003 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

1. Roland Holowaty – Retirement

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council send a letter of appreciation to Mr. Holowaty for his years of dedicated service.
CARRIED


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council move into In Camera at 4:30 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Pearson Street Whistle Cessation Insurance Agreement

That Council authorize execution of the Pearson Street Whistle Cessation Insurance Agreement between the City and Canadian Pacific Railway Company.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson 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 6:30 p.m.
CARRIED




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