HomeMy Public PortalAboutRegular Open Council - 28 Oct 2013 - Minutes - PdfMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF OLIVER
HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2013 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
Present: Mayor Hovanes
Councillors Doerr, Bennest, Mattes and Schwartzenberger
Water Councillors Miller and Machial
Staff: T. Szalay, Municipal Manager
C. Cowan, Corporate Officer
A CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovanes called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
B ADOPTION OF AGENDA
B-1 Adoption
R-268/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the agenda be adopted as amended by adding:
Grant in Aid - 232 Bighorn Squadron R.C.A.C. (J-2)
Centennial Campsite Operation Request For Proposals (J-3)
Letter of Support – Potential Fairview Gold Mine Project (K-2)
CARRIED
C ADOPTION OF PRIOR MINUTES
C-1 Minutes of the October 15, 2013 Regular meeting
R-269/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the minutes of October 15, 2013 Regular meeting be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
D BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF PRIOR MINUTES
None
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E COMMITTEE REPORTS
E-1 Minutes of October 15, 2013 Committee of the Whole meeting
R-270/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the minutes of the October 15, 2013 Committee of the Whole meeting be
received.
CARRIED
E-2 Verbal report from the Chairperson of the October 28, 2013 Committee of the
Whole meeting
Councillor Mattes gave a report on the items discussed at the Committee of the
Whole meeting held earlier in the day.
F WATER MATTERS
F-1 Buchanan Well Drilling - Award of Tender
- The Municipal Manager summarized the Engineer's report
R-271/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Council awards the Buchanan Road Domestic Well and Irrigation Well
Contract 1: Well Drilling to Robbins Drilling & Pump Ltd. per their tender dated
October 10, 2013 in the amount of $107,668.68.
CARRIED
G DELEGATIONS & PETITIONS
Jim Stewart and Shelly Bolingbroke of the Oliver Legion addressed Council and
presented poppies to Council and Staff.
G-1 Presentation by Heather Pinske
re: Sensible BC
Ms. Pinske addressed Council requesting their personal support with respect to
Sensible B.C. that is a petition to have B.C.’s cannabis industry regulated in a
similar manner to wine and beer.
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H DEVELOPMENT PERMIT/VARIANCE HEARINGS
None
I BYLAWS
I-1 Municipal Ticketing Amendment Bylaw 1289.02 and Bylaw Notice
Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 1321.02
R-272/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Municipal Ticketing Amendment Bylaw 1289.02; and Bylaw Notice
Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 1321.02 be adopted.
CARRIED
J BUSINESS
J-1 Proposed Lease for 10 Bay Hanger
- The Municipal Manager summarized his report.
R-273/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That council authorize the signing officers of the Town to execute a lease
agreement for Victor Allan Seder to construct a 10-bay hangar on the Oliver
Airport, generally in the form attached to the Municipal Manager’s report of
October 23, 2013.
CARRIED
Late Item
J-2 232 Bighorn Squadron R.C.A.C. Grant in Aid Request
R-274/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Council approve up to $3,500 Grant in Aid funding to the Civilian
Sponsoring Committee for 232 Bighorn Squadron R.C.A.C. This funding must
be used to cover the cost of connecting their current building to the Town of
Oliver’s sanitary sewer system, which is being extended along Cessna Street,
and is subject to contract terms with the Town of Oliver.
CARRIED
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Late Item
J-3 Centennial Campsite Operation Request For Proposals
R-275/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the Request For Proposals package for lease of the Centennial RV Park and
Campsite be sent to the three parties that submitted expressions of interest earlier
this year; and
That the Request for Proposals be for operation of the Centennial RV Park and
Campsite yearly from April 1 – October 31 for a five season term expiring
October 31, 2018, with a one year cancellation clause.
CARRIED
K CORRESPONDENCE
K-1 Correspondence in the Council Reading File
R-276/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the correspondence in the Council Reading file be received.
CARRIED
Late Item
K-2 Letter of support request for Fairview Gold Mine project
R-277/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Council request staff to invite Mr. Jensen to an upcoming meeting to
discuss the Fairview Gold Mine project and that MLA Larson and the Regional
District of Okanagan-Similkameen receive a copy of the invitation.
CARRIED
L REPORTS
L-1 Councillor Mattes
Regional Library Board Meeting
Parks and Recreation Meeting
Bob Grant’s Retirement Party
L-2 Councillor Bennest
Bob Grant’s Retirement Party
Rotary Club Scotch Tasting
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L-3 Water Councillor Miller
Meetings Today
L-4 Water Councillor Machial
Meetings today
L-5 Councillor Schwartzenberger
Caregivers Dinner
Basketball Game at SOSS
Daycare Open House
Rotary Club Scotch Tasting
Community Garden Fall Clean Up
L-6 Councillor Doerr
Christmas Light-up meeting
Rotary Club Scotch Tasting
L-7 Mayor Hovanes
SOGH Meeting with Dr. Entwistle and Dr. Calum
RDOS Meeting
Frank Venables Theatre Tour
Steve Brown – Race Director for the Challenge Race
Fairview Gold Mine Meeting with MLA Larson and David Jensen
M UPCOMING MEETINGS
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 4:00 pm - Committee of the Whole Meeting
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 7:00 pm - Regular Meeting
Monday, November 18, 2013 4:00 pm - Budget Meeting (water & sewer - capital & operating)
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 4:00 pm - Continuation of Budget Meeting - if required
Monday, November 25, 2013 4:00 pm - Committee of the Whole Meeting
Monday, November 25, 2013 7:00 pm - Regular Meeting
N PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD
An opportunity was provided for the audience to ask questions regarding matters
discussed during the meeting.
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O ADJOURNMENT
R-278/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
The meeting was adjourned at 7:31pm
CERTIFIED AS CORRECT
Mayor Corporate Officer
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