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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
November 3, 2008
The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on November 3, 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
J. Leeburn, Executive Director
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Other Staff as Required
J. Pickering, Director of Planning
G. Manson, Manager of Communications
S. Blue, Manager of Economic Development
D. Spence, Fire Chief and Director of Safety
Brett Morris, Fire Prevention Inspector
Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted with the following additions:
6.1 Municipal Records at the Fraser Valley Regional District
6.2 Provincial Government Announcement re: Property Assessments and
Payment of Property Taxes
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2. MINUTES
R/08-412
Minutes
October 27, 2008
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of October
27, 2008 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Award of Contract, Heavy Rescue Apparatus Replacement
Staff report dated October 28, 2008 recommending that Corporate Officer be
authorized to execute the contract with (Rocky Mountain Phoenix)
Rosenbauer of Lyons, South Dakota for the construction of one Heavy Rescue
apparatus.
The Fire Prevention Inspector provided clarification on the equipment being
purchased and on the reasons for selecting an American company.
R/08-413
Award of Contract
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the
contract with (Rocky Mountain Phoenix) Rosenbauer of Lyons,
South Dakota for the construction on one Heavy Rescue
apparatus for a cost of $214,618.00 plus taxes.
CARRIED
5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
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6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
6.1 Municipal Records at the Fraser Valley Regional District
Councillor Hogarth expressed concern that District of Maple Ridge's records
prior to 1970/1972 are being held by the Fraser Valley Regional District and
are not readily available to District staff.
ACTION REQUIRED
Staff is to request that the Fraser Valley Regional District provide the
municipality with copies of records which relate to the District of Maple Ridge.
6.2 Provincial Government Announcement re: Property Assessments and Payment
of Property Taxes
The General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services provided a handout
of a press released issued by the Office of the Premier pertaining to the
locking in of property assessments at 2007 assessed levels and a temporary
property tax deferment program. He provided clarification of the new
measures and explained how the District of Maple Ridge will be affected
financially.
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil
8. ADJOURNMENT -11:24 p.m.
G. Robson, Mayor
Certified Correct
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer