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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-04-18 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfCorporation of the District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP April 18, 2005 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on April 18, 2005 at 9:00 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 K. Morse Councillor E. Daykin Councillor J. Dueck Councillor C. Gordon Councillor J. Harris Councillor F. Isaac Councillor C. Speirs Appointed Staff J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer T. Fryer, Municipal Clerk 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. Leebum, Executive Director C. Marlo, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required T. Thompson, Budget Officer J. Sorba, Director of Finance Note: These Minutes are also posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridQe.org Councillor Gordon was not in attendance at the start of the meeting. 1. ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA The agenda was approved as circulated. 2. MINUTES RJ0S-192 Minutes April 11 , 2005 MOVED by Councillor Daykin SECONDED by Councillor Speirs That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of April 11, 2005 be adopted as ci1·culated. CARRIED ., .) . PRESENTATIONS A T THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil Council Workshop Minutes April 18, 2005 Page 2 of3 Note: Councillor Gordon arrived at the meeting. 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Maple Ridge Financial Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6316-2005 Discussion of a staff report recommending that the subject bylaw be given three readings. The report was circulated prior to the meeting. The Budget Officer gave a Power Point presentation providing information property truces and updates to the 2005-2009 Financial Plan since December 2004. ACTION ITEM TransLink is to be invited to a future Council Workshop to provide an update on their revenue sources. 4.2 Maple Ridge Tax Rates Bylaw No. 6317 -2005 Discussion of a staff report recommending that the subject bylaw be given three readings. The report was circulated prior to the meeting. This item was dealt with under item 4.1 4.3 Maple Ridge Recycling Charges Amending Bylaw No. 6318-2005 Discussion of a staff report dated April 13, 2005 recommending that the subject bylaw be given three readings. This item was dealt with under item 4.1 4.4 GVRD, Livable Region Strategic Plan Questionnaire A draft response prepared by staff was circulated at the meeting. The General Manager Public Works & Development Services gave background information on the process that was followed to include land in the green zone in the GVRD's Livable Region Strategic Plan. He indicated that staff is doing the necessary I I 1 I ! I I I • Council Workshop Minutes April 18, 2005 Page 3 of 3 research to prepare a report on this subject. He reviewed the options presented by staff for response to the GVRD's questionnaire. It was consensus of Council to forward the comments marked "preferred" or "acceptable" on the handout entitled "Livable Region Strategic Plan Review Workbook #1 -Green Zone" to the GVRD. ACTION REQUIRED The comments marked "preferred" or "acceptable" on the handout entitled "Livable Region Strategic Plan Review Workbook #1 -Green Zone" are to be forwarded to the GVRD. 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT -Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT -l 0:08 a.m. K.Mor,ayo Certified Correct