MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, NORTHWEST COMMUNITY
COLLEGE, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2015 AT 7:51 P.M.
Present:
Present:
Mayor
P. Germuth
Councillors
E. Empinado, M. Feldhoff, R. Goffinet,
M. Murphy, C. Rattee, L. Walker
Staff
R. Poole, Chief Administrative Officer
W. Waycheshen, Deputy CAO
T. Gleig, Director of Engineering Services
G. Sewell, Director of Community Planning
M. Gould, Director of Leisure Services
S. Christiansen, Treasurer
T. Bossence, Fire Chief
R. Klukas, Economic Development Officer
D. Martin, Planner
S. Boudreault, Deputy Clerk
Presentations
Trailer Tax Write-off
Paul Lagace, Housing Resource Worker, Kitimat Child Development
Centre, resident of 34 Moore Street, expressed concern regarding the
proposed trailer tax write-off of Unit J7 at Vista Village.
Agenda Changes
There were no additions nor changes made to the agenda.
R15-001
Moved and seconded,
THAT the agenda be adopted as circulated.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Minutes
R15-002
Moved and seconded,
THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 15,
2014 be adopted with revisions that motion R14-356 refer to
recommendation #12 of the Housing Action Plan (HAP) and
motion R14-357 refer to recommendation #11 of the HAP.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Regular Meeting Minutes of Council
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January 5, 2015
Bylaws
R15-003
Leisure Services Fees and
Charges Amendment
Bylaw
Moved and seconded,
THAT "Leisure Services Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw
No. 1862, 2015" be given three readings with the addition of the
age categories to the fee schedule.
Motion Carried Unanimously
R15-004
2015 Revenue
Anticipation Borrowing
Bylaw No. 1859, 2014
Moved and seconded,
THAT "2015 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1859,
2014" be adopted.
Motion Carried Unanimously
R15-005
Riverbrook Estates Zoning
Amendment
Circulated to Council was a report from the Director of Community
Planning, dated December 18, 2014, regarding Riverbrook Estates
zoning amendment.
Moved and seconded,
THAT Council give third reading and adopt "Riverbrook Estates
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1854, 2014".
Motion Carried Unanimously
Reports/Communications
R14-006
Riverbrook Estates,
Development Permit
Application
Circulated to Council was a report from the Director of Community
Planning, dated December 18, 2014, regarding a Development Permit
application for Townhouse 1 of Riverbrook Estates.
Moved and seconded,
THAT Council grant a Development Permit for Townhouse 1
complex of Riverbrook Estates, 167 Konigus Street, conditional
on: 1. adoption of bylaw No. 1854; 2. Completion of pedestrian
connections to Kuldo Boulevard as outlined in Traffic Impact
Study by Creative Transportation Solutions dated November 27,
2014; 3. reduced minimum distance between buildings from 9.0
metres to 4.5 metres; and 4. granting of a Building Permit for
commencement of construction by December 2016.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Regular Meeting Minutes of Council
R15-007
Kitimat Minor Hockey
Grant Request
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January 5, 2015
Circulated to Council was a report from the Director of Leisure Services,
dated December 22, 2014, regarding a grant request from Kitimat Minor
Hockey to assist in hosting the 2015 Pee Wee Tier 3 Provincial Hockey
Tournament being held in Kitimat March 14 - 20, 2015.
Moved and seconded,
THAT Council approve a major event sponsorship grant of
$6,250.00 for the 2015 Pee Wee Tier 3 Provincial Hockey
Tournament being held in Kitimat March 14 - 20, 2015.
Motion Carried Unanimously
R15-008
Tax Write-off for Trailer J7
- Vista Village
Circulated to Council was a report from the Treasurer, dated December
30, 2014, regarding writing off the outstanding property taxes for J7, 653
Columbia Ave.
Moved and seconded,
THAT this item be tabled until a written report is received from Mr.
Lagace, to give staff a chance to comment, and to provide the
landlord an opportunity to respond as well.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Council Reports
Some members of Council gave verbal reports.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.
CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT
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Corporate Officer
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Mayor