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Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Council of the District of Lillooet, held in the Municipal Hall at 615 Main Street, on Monday, January 7, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.

Present Mayor Christ’l Roshard Councillor Dennis Bontron Councillor Marg Lampman Councillor Wendy Parker Councillor Pat St. Dennis Chief Administrative Officer, Grant Loyer Director of Finance, Kathy Young Director of Public Works, Arden Bolton Economic Development Officer, Jerry Sucharyna Director of Recreation, Gerry Little Deputy Clerk, Elaine Brew

Call to Order Mayor Roshard called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Adoption of Agenda

001/2008 Moved by Councillor Lampman, seconded by Councillor Parker, “That the agenda be amended by adding the following items: 3.(i) Staff Presentation 8.(a)(iv) Conflict of Interest Report 8.(a)(v) REC Centre Passes and that the agenda be adopted as so amended.” CARRIED 5/5

Presentation Mayor Roshard presented Mr. Loyer with his Advanced Certificate in Local Government Management recently awarded to him by the BC Board of Examiners in recognition of his academic qualifications and work experience in local government.

Adoption of Minutes

002/2008 Moved by Councillor Parker, seconded by Councillor Lampman, “That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on December 17, 2007, be adopted as presented.” CARRIED 5/5

Correspondence

Canada/ Municipal Rural Infrastructure Funding 003/2008 Moved by Councillor Parker, seconded by Councillor Lampman, “That correspondence from the Canada/British Columbia Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund advising of funding approval in the amount of $380,000 with respect to the North Lillooet Water Supply Grant Application be received and filed.” CARRIED 5/5

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Correspondence (continued)

Active UBCM Administered Grants 004/2008 Moved by Councillor Lampman, seconded by Councillor Parker, “That correspondence from Local Government Program Services, UBCM, with respect to Active UBCM Administered Grants in 2007 be received and filed.” CARRIED 5/5

Ministry of Transportation re Highway 12 005/2008 Moved by Councillor Bontron, seconded by Councillor Lampman, “That correspondence from Kevin Richter, Regional Director, Southern Interior Region, Ministry of Transportation, with respect to Highway 12 Improvements, be received and filed.” CARRIED 5/5

Support of Bill M225 BC Rail Corridor Safety Act, 2007 006/2008 Moved by Councillor Lampman, seconded by Councillor Parker, “That a letter of support to be forwarded with respect to Bill M225 British Columbia Rail Corridor Safety Act, 2007, as requested in correspondence from Harry Lali, MLA – Yale–Lillooet; Bob Simpson, MLA – ; and Charlie Wyse, MLA – Cariboo South.” CARRIED 5/5

2008 Property Assessment Notices 007/2008 Moved by Councillor Bontron, seconded by Councillor Lampman, “That correspondence from BC Assessment advising that Assessment Notices have been sent to Property owners in Lillooet be received and filed.” CARRRIED 5/5

Gold Country Communities Society 008/2008 Moved by Councillor Bontron, seconded by Councillor Lampman, “That correspondence from Gold Country Communities Society with respect to their Developing Destination Initiatives be received and filed.” CARRIED 5/5

Diabetes Prevention Program – Request for Support 009/2008 Moved by Councillor Bontron, seconded by Councillor St. Dennis, “That a letter be forwarded to Kama Staliga, Executive Director, Lillooet Friendship Centre, advising that Council will support their Diabetes Prevention Program funding application to Health Canada if done in conjunction with Interior Health.” CARRIED 5/5

Council Reports

Mayor Roshard reported on the following issues: • SLRD Meeting and Gas Tax Bylaw • Funding Presentation re North Lillooet Water Supply Grant

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Council Reports (continued)

Councillor Bontron had nothing to report.

Councillor Lampman reported on the following issues: • Building Sustainable Communities Conference • TNRD Regional Hospital Board Meeting

Councillor Bontron requested that the issue of return transportation for patients transported by ambulance to Kamloops Hospital be taken forward to the next Hospital Board meeting.

Councillor Parker reported on the following issues: • Christmas Concert at George Murray Elementary • Radio Show • Local holiday festivities • Hockey • Appreciation to Public Works crew • The Week the Women Went • Pathways to Gold Website

Councillor St. Dennis had nothing to report.

Staff Reports

Public Relations/Event Coordinator Position 010/2008 Moved by Councillor Bontron, seconded by Councillor Parker, “That Council approve applications to the NDI Small Community Grant Writer Program and the NDI Annual Economic Development Funding Program to create a One Year Part-Time Public Relations/Event Coordinator Contract position.” CARRIED 5/5

Wastewater Treatment Plant Centrifuge Installation Update 011/2008 Moved by Councillor Lampman, seconded by Councillor Parker, “That the report on ‘Wastewater Treatment Plant Centrifuge Installation Update’ be received and filed.” CARRIED 5/5

Council Agenda Issues and Questions Discussion took place with respect to a proposed policy to address the issue of what questions can be asked during regular Council meetings. Council agreed to defer questions where additional information or clarification is required to provide an accurate response.

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Appointment of Municipal Auditors 012/2008 Moved by Councillor Bontron. seconded by Councillor St. Dennis, “That Council appoint BDO Dunwoody as the auditors for the District of Lillooet for a five year period, commencing January 1, 2008, for the fiscal periods of 2007 to 2011, for a fee in the amount of $17,500.00 for 2007 and to increase each year thereafter by the amount of the BC Consumer Price Index.” CARRIED 5/5

Conflict of Interest 013/2008 Moved by Councillor Parker, seconded by Councillor Lampman, “That the report from the Chief Administrative Officer with respect to Conflict of Interest allegations be received and filed.” CARRIED 5/5

REC Centre Passes for Health Care Recruiting 014/2008 Moved by Councillor St. Dennis, seconded by Councillor Bontron, “That Council approve the use of Annual REC Centre passes as recruiting tools for Health Care Professionals with funding for the passes coming from Council’s budget.” CARRIED 5/5

EDO Monthly Report 015/2008 Moved by Councillor Bontron, seconded by Councillor Parker, “That the Monthly Report from the Economic Development Officer for December 2007, be received and filed. ” CARRIED 5/5

Community Investment Support Program Grant Application 016/2008 Moved by Councillor Bontron, seconded by Councillor Parker, “That Council authorize a grant application to be submitted to Community Investment Support Program to assist with 2008 tourism and marketing initiatives.” CARRIED 5/5

REC Centre Break and Enter 017/2008 Moved by Councillor Bontron, seconded by Councillor Lampman, “That Council receive and accept the report from the Director of Recreation with respect to the recent break and enter at the REC Centre.” CARRIED 5/5

Friday Night Drop-In Hockey 018/2008 Moved by Councillor Lampman, seconded by Councillor Bontron, “That Council support the decision to set the age requirements for Friday Night Drop-In Hockey program at ages 13 to 18.” CARRIED 5/5

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Bylaws and Resolutions:

Permissive Tax Exemption Repeal Bylaw No. 297 019/2008 Moved by Councillor Bontron, seconded by Councillor Lampman, “That ‘Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 293 Repeal Bylaw 2007, No. 297’, be finally passed and adopted, that it be signed and the corporate seal affixed thereto.” CARRIED 5/5

Financial Plan Bylaw No. 298 020/2008 Moved by Councillor Bontron, seconded by Councillor Parker, “That ‘Financial Plan Bylaw 2007, No. 298” be finally passed and adopted, that it be signed and the corporate seal affixed thereto.” CARRIED 5/5

Municipal Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 299 021/2008 Moved by Councillor Lampman, seconded by Councillor Parker, “That ‘Municipal Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2007, No. 299’ be finally passed and adopted, that it be signed and the corporate seal affixed thereto.” CARRIED 3/5 Councillors Bontron and St. Dennis were opposed

Sewer Connections and Regulations Bylaw Amendment No. 300 022/2008 Moved by Councillor Bontron, seconded by Councillor Lampman, “That ‘Sewer Connections and Regulations Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2007, No. 300’ be finally passed and adopted, that it be signed and the corporate seal affixed thereto.” CARRIED 5/5

Water Connections and Regulations Bylaw Amendment No. 301 023/2008 Moved by Councillor Bontron, seconded by Councillor Lampman, “That ‘Water Connections and Regulations Bylaw No. 428, Amendment Bylaw 2007, No. 301’ be finally passed and adopted, that it be signed and the corporate seal affixed thereto.” CARRIED 5/5

Water Connections and Regulations Bylaw Amendment No. 302 024/2008 Moved by Councillor Bontron, seconded by Councillor Parker, “That ‘Water Connections and Regulations Bylaw No. 68, Amendment Bylaw 2007, No. 302’ be finally passed and adopted, that it be signed and the corporate seal affixed thereto.” CARRIED 4/5 Councillor St. Dennis was opposed

Media Question Period

Sydney Easton, Bridge River Lillooet News was in attendance.

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Public Question Period

General comments and questions were received from members of the public.

Adjournment

025/2008 Moved by Councillor Lampman, seconded by Councillor Parker, “That the meeting be adjourned.” CARRIED 5/5

The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

______Deputy Clerk Mayor