CITY OF REVELSTOKE


MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2006,
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.
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PRESENT:
Council: Mayor M. McKee
Councillors: P. Frew, R. Gibbs, C. Johnston, B. MacFarlane, N. Richardson, M. Singh

Staff:
G Inglis, Director of Finance/Acting Chief Administrative Officer
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
T. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
B. Yeomans, Director of Engineering and Public Works
T. Knight, City Planner
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel
W. Rota, Fire Chief
T. Luini*, Building Inspector/Bylaw Enforcement Officer

Others:
J. Peters, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
N. Macdonald*, MLA
M. Mariash*
S. Platt




CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Agenda be adopted with the following addition: COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor Frew, Chair Finance 7.c) City of Revelstoke Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1812.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – December 19, 2005

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held December 19, 2005 be approved as presented.
CARRIED

2. Receive Minutes of a Public Hearing – December 19, 2005

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council receive the Minutes of the Public Hearing held December 19, 2005.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – December 19, 2005
Nil.


DELEGATION(S)

1. Doug Adams, BDO Dunwoody Re: Year End Audit

Mayor McKee reported that Mr. Adams is unable to attend the meeting today due to the Highway Closure.

2. Norm Macdonald, MLA

Mr. Macdonald congratulated Council on being elected and re-elected and also thanked them for their approachability. Mr. Macdonald reported that the next time he would be in Revelstoke would be for the OMMA Convention in the Spring.

Mr. Macdonald gave a brief update on the following issues: Hydro Dam Grant-in-lieu; Dam Taxation; Trans Canada Highway; Forestry; Health Care and Poverty Issues and indicated that he will continue to follow up on them.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Macdonald for the update and the time he takes to make sure Revelstoke is looked after.

Mr. Macdonald then retired from Council Chambers.

3. Mike Mariash Re: Refund Request for Vehicle Towing and Storage Fees

Mr. Mariash advised Council that he was in attendance to request a refund in full or part of the towing and storage fees of $197.00. Mr. Mariash indicated that he was parked in the lane behind City Hall for four days before he left town and that there had been no notice placed on his vehicle up to that point. Mr. Mariash indicated he was requesting a refund for the following reasons:
1. lateness of notification;
2. Zero signage stating “No Parking”; and
3. that other residents use the lane for parking.

Mr. Mariash also provided photographs of other vehicles parked in the lane.

Mayor McKee stated that Council would look at the photographs and review the documentation and will report back to him in writing.

Mr. Mariash then retired from Council Chambers.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Northern Energy & Mining Inc. Re: Ridley Terminal Inc.

2. Snowmobile Revelstoke Society Re: Request to Use Gravel Pit for Parking Purposes March 10, 11 and 12, 2006

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Snowmobile Revelstoke Society be permitted to use the Gravel Pit located on Westside Road for parking purposes on March 10, 11, and 12, 2006 subject to providing $2,000,000 liability insurance.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary – January 5, 2006 - $627,949.05

2. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting – December 22, 2005

3. City of Revelstoke Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1812

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1812 be given Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR GIBBS, Chair Parks and Recreation

No Report.


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. City of Revelstoke Fire Prevention, Protection and Control Services Amendment Bylaw No. 1814

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Fire Prevention, Protection and Control Services Amendment Bylaw No. 1814 be given Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor MacFarlane

2. Monthly Fire Department Report – November 2005


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Monthly Building Permit and Accumulative Building Permit Summaries – December 2005

2. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1794 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1795 – H & J Ready Mix Ltd. – 1021 Sandstone Road

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that a Public Hearing be scheduled for January 23, 2006 at 3 p.m for City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1794 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1795.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – December 20, 2005

i. Jason Roe – 2009 Camozzi Road

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Planning Department be authorized to prepare the necessary documents to discharge Land Use Contract No. M5793.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Planning Department be authorized to prepare the Zoning Amendment Bylaw.
CARRIED

Note: Councillor Singh stated that he was in a conflict of interest situation as he owns the business and retired from Council Chambers at 4:05 p.m.

ii. Frontier Restaurant – 122 Highway 23 North – Referral from Liquor Control and Licensing Branch

Councillor MacFarlane reported that there will be a Public Meeting on Tuesday, January 17th, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers to discuss the extension of operating hours for the Frontier Restaurant. Information received has to go back to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch by February 2, 2006.

Note: Councillor Singh returned to Council Chambers at 4:07 p.m.

iii. Removal of Unsightly Structure – 1300 Front Street

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the following resolution be approved by Council and that the owner be notified pursuant to Section 78 of the Community Charter.

WHEREAS Division 12 of Part 3 of the Community Charter authorizes Council to require the owner of a building, or other structure or erection of any kind, or the owner of land that it is on, to remove, demolish, bring up to standard, or otherwise deal with it in accordance with directions of Council or a person authorized by Council, where the Council considers that the matter or thing is in or creates an unsafe condition, or is a nuisance;

AND WHEREAS Susan Leach (the “Owner”) is the registered owner of land located at 1300 Front Street, Revelstoke, B.C., legally described as Lot 1, Block 7, Plan 9504 (the “Property”) on which is located a wood structure apparently intended for use as a snowboard ramp (the “Structure”), which structure is depicted in the photographs attached to and forming part of this Resolution;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Revelstoke, in open meeting assembled, resolves as follows:

1. Council considers that the Structure is in or creates an unsafe condition for users of the Structure and in relation to the use of the highways adjacent to the Property, and is a visual nuisance.

2. Council requires the Owner of the Property to demolish the Structure and remove the material from which the Structure is constructed from the Property no later than 31 days after a copy of this resolution is delivered to the Owner.

3. In the event that the Owner has not demolished the Structure and removed the construction material from the Property by the date that is 31 days after a copy of this resolution is delivered, the City by its own forces or those of a contractor engaged by the City may, at the City’s option, enter on the Property and demolish and remove the Structure at the expense of the Owner.

4. If the City takes action under this Resolution, it may recover the costs incurred from the Owner as a debt, and in the same manner and with the same remedies as property taxes under s.258 of the Community Charter.
CARRIED

4. City of Revelstoke Development Application Fees Bylaw No. 1815

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that City of Revelstoke Development Application Fees Bylaw No. 1815 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

5. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1810 – Extension of Development Permit Area C(2)

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1810 be given Third Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Culture, and Social Issues

No Report.


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary – December 2005


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

1. Aquatic Centre

Mayor McKee reported that Vic Davies Architect has started a law suit against the City based on the increased costs to construct the pool. The City paid all the fees that were associated with the pool; they are now coming back afterwards and asking for additional money due to the increased construction costs. The claim is for $137,000 plus interest and GST.


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane, that Council move into In Camera at 4:15 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.1 (a) through (o) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. National Parks and Recreation Conference in Austin, Texas

Council approved the Director of Parks and Recreation’s request to send Karen Scott to the National Parks and Recreation’s request to send Karen Scott to the National Parks and Recreation Conference in Austin, Texas from March 2 to 5, 2006.

2. Planning Department

Council pre-approved a $5,000 capital budget for 2006 to purchase office furniture and computer equipment for the Planning Department.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Gibbs 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 5:50 p.m.
CARRIED






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