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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
September 8, 2008
The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on September 8, 2008 at
10:30 a.m. in the Blaney Room of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple
Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular Municipal business.
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor G. Robson
Councillor E. Daykin
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor A. Hogarth
Councillor L. King
Councillor C. Speirs
Councillor K. Stewart
Appointed Staff
J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development,
Parks and Recreation Services
P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services
F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Services
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Other Staff as Required
G. Manson, Manager of Communications
B. McDonald, Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws
Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www .mapleridge.ca
1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved with the following additions:
4.3 "Hemporium" Business License Application on 224 Street
4.4 Abernethy Way
2. MINUTES
R/08-375
Minutes
August 25, 2008
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of August
25, 2008 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Council Workshop Minutes
September 8, 2008
Page 2 of 3
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
Note: Item 4.2 was dealt with prior to Item 4.1
4.1 Fire Department Update, P. Grootendorst, Fire Chief and Director -Operations
The Fire Chief/Director of Operations gave a PowerPoint presentation
highlighting Fire Department activities over the last few months.
The Fire Chief/Director of Safety provided an update on the ongoing
inspection program. He also spoke to the progress of the renovation work
being done on Fire Hall No. 1.
4.2 Drinking Water Quality Report 2007
Staff report dated July 25, 2008 providing information on the annual Drinking
Water Quality Report.
The General Manager, Public Works and Development Services reviewed the
report.
R/08-376
Drinking Water
Quality Report
2007
It was moved and seconded
That the staff report dated July 25, 2008 titled "Drinking Water
Quality Report 2007" be received for information.
CARRIED
4.3 "Hemporium" Business License Application on 224 Street
Mayor Robson expressed concern in regard to a new shop which has opened
up on 224 Street.
R/08-377
New business on
224 Street It was moved and seconded
That Item 4.3 be deferred to the September 8, 2008 Closed
Council meeting.
CARRIED
Council Workshop Minutes
September 8, 2008
Page 3 of 3
Note: Councillor Speirs left the meeting.
4.4 Abernethy Way
Mayor Robson requested discussion of matters concerning Abernethy Way.
The General Manager, Public Works and Development Services provided a
timeline for work to be done on Abernethy Way and 256 Street. He also
addressed the work to be done by the District in conjunction with Translink
on Abernethy Way from 210 Street to 232 Street.
ACTION REQUIRED
Staff are to invite representatives from the Golden Ears Constructors Joint
Venture to attend a meeting of Council to provide an update on the bridge
construction.
Note: Councillor Speirs returned to the meeting. Mayor Robson left the meeting at
11:01 a.m. and Councillor Speirs assumed the Chair in his absence.
5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Councillor Hogarth asked for the status of a review of the new development
bylaw process. The General Manager, Public Works and Development
Services advised that staff will review when the report is due and will report
back.
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil
8. ADJOURNMENT -11:35 a.m.
Certified Correct
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer