CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2004
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.



PRESENT:

Council:
Mayor M. McKee

Councillors:
P. Frew , C Johnston, B. MacFarlane, T. O’Hagan, N. Richardson, M. Singh

Staff:
D.H. DeGagne, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Administration
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
T. Miertsch, Recording Secretary
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation & Personnel
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
W. Rota, Fire Chief
T. Knight, City Planner


Others:
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
B. Shuttleworth
H. Shuttleworth




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 Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: –COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor MacFarlane, Chair Economic Development 9.c) Mackenzie Avenue Crossing Press Release; COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor Richardson, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues 11.c) Food Bank Update;
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – January 26, 2004

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 26, 2004 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – January 26, 2004
Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Rod and Gun Club Re: Grant-in-Aid Request

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Grant-in-aid request from the Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club be referred to the Finance Committee for review.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Revelstoke Rod and Gun Club have permission to advertise on the City of Revelstoke website for their function.
CARRIED

2. City of Dawson Creek Re: Support/Concerns about the Graduated PST

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council respond to the correspondence from Dawson Creek with a letter stating that Council does not support this reduced tax rate as it will put Revelstoke merchants at a disadvantage.
CARRIED

3. Revelstoke Golf Club Re: Request for new outside doors

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh, that the request from the Revelstoke Golf Club be referred to Budget discussions.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting – January 27, 2004

a. Heritage Week Planning

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the recommendation that the Court House be open for public viewing on February 21st, 2004 in celebration of Heritage Week be amended and that this opening be scheduled for Homecoming week in July.
CARRIED
b. Heritage B.C. Awards Program

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that St. Peter’s Church be nominated for a Heritage B.C. award in the Project Category (Engineering).
CARRIED

2. Monthly Fire Department Report – January 2004


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Monthly Building Permit and Accumulative Building Permit Summaries – January 2004

2. Minutes of a Revelstoke Enhancement Committee Meeting – February 4, 2004

a. Railway Underpass – Beautification

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane, that the City proceed at this time with the costing of a new sign for the bridge and new railings below and on top of the bridge as shown on Bob Inwood’s concept drawings.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Monthly Business License Summary – January 2004

2. Minutes of a Mackenzie Avenue Railway Crossing Committee Meeting – January 21, 2004

3. Mackenzie Avenue Railway Crossing Committee – Press Release


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary – $468,829.72

2. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – February 5, 2004

a. Grant-in-aid request – Greg Hill

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Mr. Greg Hill be awarded a grant-in-aid of $200.00.
CARRIED

b. Grant-in-aid request – Mr. James Shannon

Moved by councilor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Mr. Shannon’s request for grant-in-aid be denied.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Transit Committee Meeting – February 4, 2004

a. Transit Service – February 20, 2004

Moved by Councilor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Johnston that ski hill transit service be offered on the School District Professional Development day of February 20th.
CARRIED

b. Handi dart – Trip entitlements

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Johnston that effective March 1st, the number of monthly trip entitlements be reduced from 30 to 20 and that this be done for a 6-month trial period to assess the impact.
CARRIED
Opposed:
Councillors: Singh, Johnston


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

1. Minutes of a SOS Meeting – January 7, 2004

2. Minutes of a Revelstoke Community foundation Meeting – January 13, 2004

3. Food Bank Update


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting – February 5, 2004

a. Exterior Colours for Aquatic Centre

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council approve the exterior colours as presented.
CARRIED
Opposed: Mayor McKee

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council approve the exterior colours subject to input from the Enhancement Committee and Bob Inwood.
CARRIED

b. Power Upgrades at Arena

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson, that the early capital budget approval be granted for the power upgrades at the Arena.
CARRIED

c. Heat Pumps – Community Centre

Moved by Councillor Singh seconded by Councillor Frew, that $10,000 be added to the Parks and Recreation Department 2004 capital budget request for the replacement of heat pumps at the Community Centre.

It was requested that this be discussed with the Engineering Company for the Aquatic Centre and information be provided during budget discussions.
CARRIED

d. Revelstoke Grizzlies – Request to apply for liquor license

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approve the request for a liquor license on a trial basis, subject to approval from the RCMP for security and any other concerns, appropriate insurance coverage and determination of the area to be licensed.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor O’Hagan


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

1. Minutes of a Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Health Care Meeting – January 21, 2004

2. Letter of Retirement – Tony Tedesco

3. Letter of Retirement – Terry Ferguson

4. BC Hydro Letter – Equestrian Grounds Lease Renewal

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council accept BC Hydro’s offer to extend the equestrian grounds lease for one year commencing on February 15, 2004 and terminating February 14, 2005 at the rental rate of $300.00 per year plus GST.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council approves a one month extension of the Selkirk Saddle Clubs lease with the City of Revelstoke to provide additional time to resolve outstanding issues.
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

1. Draft Community Economic Development Workplan (2004)

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council approve the2004 Workplan for the Director of Community Economic Development.
CARRIED


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council move into In Camera at 4:25 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.(1)(k) and 90.(2)(b) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Interior Health Authority – Plan for Health Services in Revelstoke

It was agreed that Council not rush the decision-making process in order to provide an opportunity for the examination of alternatives to the IHA options and input from the community.

2. Social Planning Dollars

It was agreed that Staff put a proposal together for a Social Coordinator position in the amount of $30,000 to be submitted to the Columbia Basin Trust.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

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


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Singh that the meeting adjourn at 6:20 p.m.
CARRIED




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