CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2007,
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.
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PRESENT:
Council: Mayor M. McKee
Councillors: P. Frew, C. Johnston, B. MacFarlane, N. Richardson, M. Singh

Staff:
L.R. McPhee, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Administration
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
H. Stelling, Director of Planning
W. Rota, Fire Chief
D. Komonoski, Operations Manager

Others:
R. Keates, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
D. Raven
J. Heavenor*, Downie Timber
B. Wagner*, Downie Timber
A. Smythe*, Downie Timber
S. Harvey*, Air Quality Committee
A. Halberstadt*, Air Quality Committee
J. Laverdiere*, Air Quality Committee
S. Newton*

* Present for portion of meeting




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 MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: COMMITTEE REPORT – Mayor McKee, Chair Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations 13.d) Application for Canada Day Activities; 13.e) Innovation Fund Application; 13.f) Appointment of Acting Mayor for February and March, 2007.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – January 22, 2007

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 22, 2007 be approved as presented.
CARRIED

2. Special Council Meeting – January 26, 2007

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held January 26, 2007 be approved as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S):

1. Jack Heavenor, Downie Timber Ltd. Re: Downie Street Sawmills Burner and Forestry in the Area

Mr. Heavenor informed Council that Downie Timber is Revelstoke’s largest employer with 435 full time positions and an annual payroll of over 30 million dollars. They generate $100 million annually in economic activity and they are the last major mill left in the Wet Belt area.

Mr. Heavenor indicated that Downie Timber is faced with issues such as the uncertainty for log supply, the burner and property taxes.

With respect to the burner Mr. Heavenor advised that beginning February 26th, 75% of wood residue now being burned will be processed and moved as mulch and fuel. The balance of 25% will be burned for 3-4 months. Equipment to handle the remaining 25% will be installed April – June with the burner anticipated to close in June.

Mr. Heavenor also advised that from 2001 – 2005 the property taxes for Downie Timber doubled. Downie Timber appealed the property assessment and BC Assessment have made changes. In 2006 Council reduced the property taxes by $80,000. Downie Timber will however still continue to seek further relief through mill rate reductions.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Heavenor for his presentation.

2. Shelby Harvey, Air Quality Committee Re: Projects that the Air Quality Committee is Currently Working On

Ms. Harvey provided an update for Council on what the Air Quality Committee is currently working on. The Committee has collected information and has used Golden as a model.

Sub-committees have been formed to review the following:

 Woodstoves
 Mills
 Idling
 Open Air Burning
 Transportation
 Dust
 Construction
 Pollen
 Funding Sources
 Public Education Plan

Ms. Harvey commented that good news was received today from Mr. Heavenor with respect to the burner. Ms. Harvey also advised that June 6th is ‘Clean Air Day’ and then showed ‘No Idling’ signs that the Committee would like to display at all City buildings on that day.

Ms. Harvey commented that Revelstoke could be doing a lot better and that everyone needs to take responsibility for Air Quality.

Mayor McKee thanked Ms. Harvey for her presentation and Committee members for the work done to date. Mayor McKee also stated that he felt it was time to consider an Anti-Idling Bylaw.

3. Resolutions from Air Quality Committee

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City of Revelstoke join ‘Idle Free BC’.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the City of Revelstoke send its Road Foreman, Ron Tisdale, and one member of the Air Quality Committee to Idle Free BC’s Idling Reduction & Green Fleet Workshop on Thursday, March 22, 2007 in Kamloops BC.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City of Revelstoke encourage its Road Foreman, with assistance from the Air Quality Committee to work towards officially launching the ‘Idle Free Revelstoke Fleet’ on Clean Air Day, June 6, 2007.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approve the posting of idling-reduction signs, on Clean Air Day – June 6, 2007, at parking areas around all City-owned buildings (for example City Hall, Arena, Recreation Centre, Recycling Depot, Public Works Yard, Firehall, etc.).
CARRIED


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – January 22, 2007

Nil.

2. Special Council Meeting – January 26, 2007

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Frank and Marina Huyler Re: Concerns about Development Projects of the Mt. Mackenzie Resort

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the correspondence from Frank and Marina Huyler be referred to Administration to prepare a reply.
CARRIED

2. Greg Byman Re: Wood Burning in Revelstoke

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the correspondence from Greg Byman be referred to the Air Quality Committee.
CARRIED

3. Julie Briese Re: Suitable Housing for Young Seniors

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the correspondence from Julie Briese be referred to the Planning Committee and the Housing Committee.
CARRIED

4. Revelstoke Child Care Society Re: Child Care Resource and Referral Program

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council send a letter to Premier Campbell, Minister Linda Reid, Norm Macdonald, MLA and Prime Minister Harper in support of the Child Care Resource and Referral Program requesting the provincial government reconsider the elimination of this valuable program.
CARRIED

5. Pitch-In British Columbia Re: Pitch-In Canada Week, April 23-29 2007


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary – February 6, 2007 - $1,290,857.60

2. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – February 1, 2007

i. City of Revelstoke Excess or Extended Services and Latecomer Payment and Interest Rate Establishment Bylaw No. 1852

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke Excess or Extended Services and Latecomer Payment and Interest Rate Establishment Bylaw No. 1852 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting – February 7, 2007

i. Heritage Walking Tour Brochures

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the City give the Heritage Walking Tour Brochures away for free.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Acting Chair Parks and Recreation

No Report.


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Monthly Animal Control Report

2. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – February 8, 2007

i. Liquid Waste Management Plan – Terms of Reference

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council approves the Liquid Waste Management Plan Terms of Reference for the Local Advisory Committee and directs staff to initiate recruitment of members for the Local Advisory Committee and the Technical Committee as outlined in the report dated February 6, 2007 from the Chief Administrative Officer to the Public Works Committee.
CARRIED

ii. Terms of Reference – Waste Collection Strategy Committee

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council approves the Terms of Reference for the Waste Collection Strategy Committee as presented and directs staff to advertise for interested people to represent the community at large (one person) and the business community (one person) on the Committee.
CARRIED

iii. Illecillewaet Trail – Oscar Street – Installation of Gates

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City advertise and advise residents of the Greenway gate installation, that no motorized vehicles will be allowed to operate on the Greenway and that local agencies be notified of the City’s changes regarding the Greenway and to request co-operation from the RCMP in policing these areas which will be signed prohibiting motorized vehicle use on the Greenway.
CARRIED

iv. Golf Course Well – Roadwork

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council approves the road repair for Pearkes Drive and Cleland Road to include a widened road surface to accommodate pedestrian and bicycle traffic but not curb, gutter or raised sidewalks.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Monthly Building and Accumulative Building Permit Summaries – January 2007

2. Minutes of a Revelstoke Air Quality Committee Meeting – December 12, 2006


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Culture, and Social Issues

1. Monthly Victim Assistance Program Report – January 2007


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary – January 2007


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

1. Linda Godfreyson Re: No-Idle Bylaw

2. CBT Community Initiatives Funding: Evaluation Committee

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council appoints the following people to the Evaluation Committee for the CBT Community Initiatives Funding Program for 2007: Ross Hoshizaki, Edna-Mae Johnson, Dale Morehouse, Linda Chell and Michael Morris.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of an Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations Committee Meeting – February 6, 2007

i. City of Revelstoke Officers and Management Employees Bylaw No. 1851

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that City of Revelstoke Municipal Officers and Management Employees Bylaw No. 1851 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

ii. Victoria Road Enhancement Signage Policy (V-3)

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Victoria Road Enhancement Signage Policy amendments be approved by Council.
CARRIED

iii. Rental of City Facilities (R-1) City Hall and Council Chambers Policy

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Rental of City Facilities (City Hall and Council Chambers) Policy amendment be approved by Council.
CARRIED

iv. Application for Canada Day Activities

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Alan Chell be authorized to submit a financial request to the Department of Canadian Heritage in relation to the “Celebrate Canada!” Program for organizing activities to celebrate Canada Day.
CARRIED

v. Innovations Fund Application

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council concurs with and supports the application of Revelstoke Community Energy Corporation to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities under the Innovations Fund for funding of a proposed expansion of the Community Energy System.
CARRIED

vi. Acting Mayor

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Councillor Frew be appointed Acting Mayor for the month of February 2007 and that Councillor Johnston be appointed Acting Mayor for the month of March 2007.
CARRIED


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 4:55 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.1 (a),(i),(j) and (k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

No Report.


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 7:30 p.m.
CARRIED





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