Municipal Hall
Surrey, B. C.
Monday, August 12th, 1968
Time: 4 : O O p.m.
Minutes o f a meeting o f the Council
held in the Council Chamber o n
Monday, August 12th, 1968, at 4:OO p.m.
All the members were present except
Alderman Pearce and Alderman Jones.
As the Council had not completed the Agenda in Council in
Committee, it was
Moved by Alderman Wallace
Seconded by Alderman McKitka
That the Council do now adjourn
into Committee to reconvene at 4:30 p.m.
RES. NO. 246Y
Carried
A.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1.
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RES.NO.047Y
B.
Alderman Ardiel
by Alderman McKitka
minutes o f the regular
August 5th be adopted.
1.
Moved by Alderman McKitka
Seconded by Alderman Patterson
That the minutes o f the Council in
Committee o f the Whole meeting o f August 5th be
received.
Carried
2.
It was
Moved by Alderman McKitka
Seconded by Alderman Patterson
That the recommendations o f the
Utilities section o f these minutes be adopted,
Carried
3.
It was
RES.NO.249Y
RES.NO.250Y
Moved by
Seconded
That the
meeting o f Council o f
Carried
COUNCIL IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
RES.NO.248Y
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It was
It was
Moved by Alderman Van der Zalm
Seconded by Alderman Patterson
That the recommendations o f the
General section o f these minutes be adopted,
Carried
C.
REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES ON VARIOUS BOARDS
1.
.
(a)
Moved by Alderman Van der Zalm
Seconded by Alderman McKitka
That the minutes o f the meeting o f
August 7th be received.
Carried
(b)
It was
Moved by Alderman Van der Zalm
Seconded by Alderman McKitka
That the re'commendat5ons o f the
Advisory Planning Commission minutes o f the meeting
o f August 7th be referred to the Planning Committee
o f Council f o r consideration.
Carried
2.
FRASER BURRARD REGIONAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT
(a)
It was
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RES.NO.251Y
RES.NO.252Y
RES.NO.258Y
3.
(a)
RES.NO.254Y
D.
,ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION
It was
Moved by Alderman Ardkel
Seconded by Alderman McKitka
That the minutes o f the meeting o f
July 17th be received.
Carried
*GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT
It was
Moved by Alderman Patterson
Seconded by Alderman McKitka
That the minutes o f the meeting o f
July 17th be received.
Carried
MANAGERrS REPORT
(1)
The Manager reported that he had reached agreement
with Ban Holdings Ltd. regarding the proposed resubdivision and road exchange on 120 A. Street north
o f 96th Avenue, and they are willling to proceed
to undertake the following:
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(a)
Building the road to the same standard as that portion
which is already constructed to the North.
(b)
Instal sanitary sewer to serve the properties on
the East side of the road and South of the turnaround,
(c)
Extend water main to serve said properties.
(d)
Construct good gravel sidewalk through to 96th
Avenue from the South end of cul de sac to connect
with 96th Avenue,
It was
RES.NO.255Y
2.
Moved by Alderman McKitka
Seconded by Alderman Patterson
That this matter be referred to the
Planning Committee.
Carried
The Manager presented a report from the Public Safety
Administrator regarding the premises of the P.K. Building
Supplies at 18981 - 88th Avenue. It was reported that
the property is zoned C-3 and the use is non-cor;forming,
and, therefore, none of the fencing requiremenys under a
C-2 zonemmay be applied. The fence surrounding the
present building on the east side of Harvie Road is
in good repair, and the auxiliary yard on the west side
of Harvie Road extending to 189th Street is presently
being constructed.
The Public Safety Administrator also reported on
all the fifteen lumber yards operating in the
Municipality.
RES.NO.256Y
It was
Moved by Alderman Van der Zalm
Seconded by Alderman Patterson
Thattthe report of the Public Sflfety
Administrator be received and no action be taken.
Carried
Alderman McKitka ggainst.
It was then
RES.NO.257Y
Moved by Alderman Patterson
Seconded by Alderman McKitka
That the operator of P.K.
Building Supply Ltd. be required to keep materials on
his own psoperty.
-Carried
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(3)
The Manager stated that he had received a letter from
Tom Goode Construction Ltd. requesting financial
assistance in connection with the extension of
sanitary sewers to serve a proposeddsubdivision at
Old Yale Road and 133rd Street. The amount to bh
contributed by the Corporation, in accordance with
Policy will be $21,600.00 and sufficient funds are
on hand,
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It was
RES.NO. 259Y
(4)
RES.NO.860Y
(5)
RES.NO.261Y
(6)
Moved by Alderman Van der Zalm
Seconded by Alderman Dunster
That a contribution in the amount of
$21,600.00 be approved in connection with the
sanitary sewer extension to serve the Tom Goode
Construction Ltd. subdivision.
Carried
The Manager stated that the cost to the Corporation
will be approximately $100.00 to continue the 'flu
immunization program for Municipal staff for this
year. It was
Moved by Alddrman Wallace
Seconded by Alderman McKitka
That authority be given f o r the
necessary arrangements to be made to continue the 'flu
immunization program.
Carried
The Manager stated that changes had been requested
by the property owner involved under paving by-law
No. 2425, and in order to make these changes, a
sitting o f the Court of Revision is required. It was
Moved by Alderman Van der Zalm
Seconded by Alderman Dunster
That a Court of Revision be held
on August 26th at 1:30 p.m. t o deal with By-law No.
2425.
Carried
The Manager had received advice from the Collector
that the Assessment Commissioner had authorized a
reduction in the assessment of Lot 12, Block 92, Port
Mann Plan 2546, Roll No, 4000-11044. This will
reduce the 1968 taxes from $130.39 to $88.19.
It was
RES.NO.262Y
Moved by Alderman Wallace
Seconded by Alderman Ardiel
That the Treasurer be authorized
to issue a cheque payable to the Corporation in the
amount o f $48.20 to effect this reduction.
.Carried
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(7)
RES.NO.263Y
The Manager reported that there is considerable work to
be completed by the Corporation at each of the four
swimming pools. It was
Moved by Alderman Ardiel
Seconded by Alderman Van der Zalm
That the Manager be authorized to have
the Parks Administrator carry out additional work at
the swimming pools, subject to such work being
approved by the Boundary Health Unit and the Municipal
Manager.
Carried
RES.NO.264Y
The Manager stated that the actual construction work
at the swimming pools had gone over the funds allocated,
and there is additional work to be done by the Contractor
It was
Moved by Alderman Van der Zalm
Seconded by Alddrman Ardiel
That the required work be undertaken,
and the matter referred to the Manager to arrange for the
necessary funds.
Carried
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(8)
It was
Moved by Alderman Dainard
Seconded by Alderman Kuhn
That the following Departmental Reports
be received:
RES.NO.266Y
(9)
(a)y
Statistical Report of the Social Welfare Department
for the month of June.
Cb)
Report of the Fire Chief .for. the month o f July.
Carried
It w a s
Moved by Aldsrman Patterson
Seconded by Alderman Ardiel
That Purchase Orders as follows:
May June July RES.NO.267Y
18474C
18709C
18986C
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18708C and 20644C
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- 18985C and 20865C - 119149C and 20977C - -
20864C,
20976C,
21226C
be approved and authorized for payment.
Carried
(10) The Manager stated that negotiations had been held
with the Surrey Memorial Hospital with regard to the
construction of 138th Street between 96th Avenue and
94 A. Avenue. The work is estimated to cost $10,070.00,
and will be shared 75% by the Hospital Society and
25% by the Corporation. It was
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Moved by Alderman Van der Zalm
Seconded by Alderman Patterson
That the action o f the Manager be approved
Carried
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RES.NO.268Y
(11) The Manager reported that under the Water Rates By-law
a definition of a swimming pool is required, and it
was
Moved by Alderman Van der Zalm
Seconded by Alderman McKitka
That the matter of a definition of a
swimming pool be referred to the Policy Committee.
RES.NO.269Y
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(12) An enquiry had been received from the City of
Chilliwack for the use of the Surrey date processing
equipment, and the Data Processing Co-ordinator
had indicated to the Manager that this work could be
undertaken. It was
Moved by Alderman Wallace
Seconded by Alderman Kuhn
That the Manager be authorized to enter
into negotiations with the City of Chilliwack.
RES.NO.270Y
Carried
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(13) The Assistant Manager reported that a request had been
received from Mr. Walter De La Mare, the Plumbing
Inspector, to attend a session in Ottawa to assist
in formulating a national plumbing code. Mr. De La Mare
is to be reimbursed by the Government for all expenses
incurred, other than for meals. It was
Moved by Alderman Wallace
Seconded by Alderman Ardiel
That the necessary funds be advanced to
Mr. De La Mare to meet the expected expenditures
involved in attending this meeting,
RES.NO.271Y
Carried
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CLERK'S REPORT
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It was
Moved by Alderman Van der Zalm
Seconded by Alderman Dainard
That the Council approve of the Court
of Revision on frontage tax involving Grosvenor
Laing only to be held on Monday, August 26th, at
1:30 p.m.
Carried
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RES.NO.272Y
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2.
The Clerk submitted the report o f the Engineer
on paving and storm sewers on 145th Street from
109th Avenue to 110th Avenue, as foll'ows:
Local Improvement Project No, 1582
Initiative Plan - t'Yestc.
Pursuant to Section 601 (1) dif the Municipal Act, I
wish to advise in regard to the following work resolved
to be undertaken as a local improvement.
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The work consists o f altering the grade
of and paving to a width of 12' with
necessary storm sewer, curb and gutter,
west half of 145th Street from 109th Avenue
to 110th Avenue and north half of 109th
Avenue from 145th Street to west for 130 feet.
The lifetime of the work is estimated to be 10 years.
The cost of the work is estimated to be: $8,500.00.
The share o r portion of the cost which should be
borne by the parcels of land which abut o r which
aye deemed to abut on the work, is: $2,503.70.
The number of instalments by which the special
leharges should be made payable is five (5).
The share o r propostion of the cost which should
be borne by the Corporation is: $5,996.30.
H. W. Buckley, P:Eng.
MUNICIPAL ENGINEER
Date:
June 18, 1968.
It was
RES.NO.273Y
3.
Moved by Alderman Ardiel
Seconded by Alderman McKitka
That the report of the Engineer, as
above, be received.
-Carried
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The demolition o f two dwellings in the Municipality,
which have deteriorated beyond repair, had been
approved of in Committee, and the required Council
resolutions were passed as follows:
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Moved by Alderman Van der Zalm
Seconded by Alderman McKitka
That the Council of The District of
Surrey hereby declares that the dilapidated building
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RES.NO.274Y
(b)
RES.NO.275Y
4.
RES.NO.276Y
on Parcel "At!, D.L. 165, Reference Plan 7601 (Exp. Plan
11190) is a nuisance. It is hereby ordered that the
said building be removed by the owner o r agent of the
owner within thirty (30) days of service of this
order upon them. It is further order.ed that should
the owners o r their agents fail to comply with the
aforesaid order within the said period o f thirty (30)
days, the Engineer, by his workmen, o r contractors,
is hereby instructed to enter on the lands and remove
the said building and clean up the property at the
expense of the owner, and the charges for s o doing,
if unpdid by the owner on the 31st day of December,
shal.1 be added to and form part of the taxes payable
in respect of that land as taxes in arrears.
Carried
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It was
Moved by Alderman Van der Zalm
Seconded by Alderman McKitka
That the Council of The District of
Surrey hereby declares that the building on Lot 6 ,
S 1 / 2 of 10, NE 1 / 4 , Section 7, Township 8,
Parcel ttArl,
Plan 20798 is a nuisance. It is kkreby ordered that
the said building be removed by the owner o r agent of the
owner within thirty (30) days o f service of this order
upon them. It is further ordered that should the
owner o r his agent fail to comply with the afordsaid
order within the said period of thirty (30) days, the
Engineer, by his workmen, o r contractors, is
hereby instructed to enter on the lands and remove the
skid building and clean up the property at the expense
of the owner, and the charges for s o doing,
if unpaid by the owner on the 31st day of December
shall be added to and form part of the taxes payable
in respect of that land t i s taxes in arrears.
Carried
Council in Committee had today approved of and
application by Columbia Estates under Section 712
of the "Municipal Act", and the fhllowing resolution
was required: It was
Moved by Alderman Ardiel
Seconded by Alderman Patterson
That Colulnhia Estates Company Ltd.
owner, be exempt from the provisions of Section 712
of the Municipal Act in respect of the subdivision
o f Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5 , Parcel ltC", Plan 12974,
Lot 11 of Lot 4, Plan 12739 and Portions o f the West
162.36 feet of Lot 2 , the E. and W. 1/2rs of Lot 3,
Plan 3440, all in the SE 1/4, Section 20, Township 2,
N.W.D.
Carried
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5.
RES.NO.277Y
F.
The following RBsolution was submitted by the
Save the Beaches Association for the endorsement of
Council, and it was
Moved by Alderman Wallace
Seconded by Alderman Dunster
WHEREAS it appears that the proposed route of the
railway to Roberts Bank throubh Matsqui, Langley, Surrey
and Delta will cause serious inuonvenience and create
serious hazards to many areas of the Lower Mainaand
without compensating economic benefit and
WHEREAS the proposed rail route around Boundary Bay
will despoil British Co1umbia)s last large potential
beach and park area, previously considered reserved
for recreation and conservation by the promises o f the
Minister o f Recreation and
WHEREAS many public bodies and organizations, as well
as thousands of citizens, are opposed to the proposed
raute, including the Lower Mainland Regional Planning
Board, the Fraser Regional Park Authority, the Regional
Parks Advisory Board, the Surrey Regional Chamber of
Commerce, the Delta Parks and Recreltibn Commission and
many others and
WHEREAS the danger of having a railway operating
adjacent to a beach area has been demonstrated by
numerous tragedies over the years at White Rock and
WHEREAS alternative routes are available f o r the
railway to Roberts Bank which will cause much less
disruption of agricultural, residential and recreational
areas and have much lesser advdrse effect on thousands
o f lower mainland residents and visitors
THKREFORE BE I$ RESOLVED that The Corporation of
Surrey hereby request thepremier of British Columbia
and his cabinet to reconsider the decision in this
matter and seek a solution which will craate an
economic, social and aesthetic development to the
benefit of all the citizens o f British Columbia.
Carried
BY-LAWS
1.
"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1964, No, 2265, Amendment
By-law, 1968, No. 2801".
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Requires approval in principle.
Tabled till full Council present,
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2.
"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1964, No. 2265, Amendment
By-law, 1968, No. 2804".
Moved by Alderman Jones
Seconded by Alderman Dainard
That approval in principle be
granted and applicant be advised o f requirements
under Council Policy on apartments.
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Tabled till full Council present.
3.
RES.NO.278Y
4.
RES.NO.279Y
5.
RES.NO.280Y
6.
RES.NO.281Y
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The Manager reported that Itsurrey Delta (Newton)
Sewer Agreement By-law, 1967, No. 2.644, Amendment
By-law, 1968, No. 2822" was in order f o r its
final adoption, and it was
Moved by Alderman Dunster
Seconded by Alderman McKitka
That Itsurrey - Delta (Newton) Sewer
Agreement By-law, 1967, No. 2644, Ameddment By-law,
1968, No. 2822" be finally adopted, signed by the
Mayor and Clerk, and sealed with the Corporate SEal.
Carried
"68th Avenue Road Closing By-law, 1968, N o . 2823"
was read and reconsidered. Tt was
Moved by Alderman Patterson
Seconded by Alderman McKitka
That "68th Avenue Road Closing By-law,
1968, No. 2823" be finally adopted, signed by the Mayor
and Clerk, and sealed with the Co'rporlte Seal.
Carried
The Manager reported that "Commercia~lVehicle Licensing
By-law, 1964, No. 2227, Amendment By-raw, 1968, No. 2824"
was in order to be finally adopted, It was
Moved by Alderman Patterson
Seconded by Alderman McKitka
That l1Cornmercial Vehicle Licensing
By-law, 1964, No, 2227, Amendment By-law, 1968, No. 2824"
be finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and
sealed with the Corporate Seal.
Carried
"Local Improvement Paving and Storm Sewer Construction
By-law, 1968, No. 2825" was read and reconsidered.
It was
Moved by Alderman Wallace
Seconded by Alderman McKitka
That "Local Improvement Paving and
Storm Sewer Construction By-law, 1968, No. 2825" be
finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and
sealed with the Corporate Seal.
Carried.
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RES.NO.282Y
The P l a n n e r r e p o r t e d t h a t t ' S u r r e y Z o n i n g By-law, 1 9 6 4 ,
No. 2 2 6 5 , Amendment B y - l a w , 1 9 6 8 , No. 2768" was now i n
o r d e r t o b e p r o c e e d e d w i t h , a n d i t was
Moved b y A l d e r m a n A r d i e l
S e c o n d e d by Alderman Wallace
T h a t " S u r r e y Z o n i n g B y - l a w , 1 9 6 4 , No.
2 2 6 5 , Amendment B y - l a w , 1 9 6 8 , No. 2768" p a s s i t s t h i r d
reading.
Carried
i t was
Moved b y A l d e r m a n W a l l a c e
Seconded by Alderman P a t t e r s o n
T h a t t h e C o u n c i l d o now a d j o u r n i n t o
C o u n c i l i n Committee t o d e a l w i t h t e n d e r s f o r work
i n Invergarry Park,
Carried
A t this point,
RES.NO. 283Y
The C o u n c i l a d j o u r n e d a t 4 : 4 5 p . m .
5 : 0 0 p.m.
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and reconvened a t
Upon r e c o n v e n i n g " L o c a l I m p r o v e m e n t P a v i n g a n d
S t o r m S e w e r C o n s t r u c t i o n B y - l a w , 1 9 6 8 , No. 2827"
was i n t r o d u c e d a n d r e a d f o r t h e f i r s t t i m e .
The D e p u t y C l e r k r e p o r t e d t h a t t h e p e t i t i o n c o v e r i n g
t h i s c o n s t r u c t i o n was s u f f i c i e n t , a n d t h a t t h e f o r m a l
a p p r o v a l was r e c e i v e d f r o m t h e D e p a r t m e n t o f
M u n i c i p a l A f f a i r s t o borrow up t o t h e amount o f
$500,000.00 t o f i n a n c e p a v i n g , s t o r m s e w e r s , c u r b s
and g u t t e r s .
This had been r e q u e s t e d t o cover
p r o j e c t s on 1 5 0 t h S t r e e t a n d 1 5 2 n d S t r e e t , w h i c h a r e
being proceeded with a t f u l l c o s t t o t h e p r o p e r t y owners.
I t was t h e n
RES.NO.284Y
Moved b y A l d e r m a n A r d i e l
Seconded by Alderman P a t t e r s o n
T h a t tlLocal Improvement P a v i n g and
S t o r m S e w e r C o n s t r u c t i o n B y - l a w , 1 9 6 8 , No. 2827"
pass its first reading.
Carried
RES.NO.285Y
T h e s a i d By-law was t h e n r e a d f o r t h e s e c o n d t i m e .
Moved b y A l d e r m a n P a t t e r s o n
Seconded by Alderman D a i n a r d
T h a t I1Local Improvement P a v i n g and
S t o r m S e w e r C o n s t r u c t i o n B y - l a w , 1 9 6 8 , No. 2 8 2 7 " p a s s
i t s second r e a d i n g ,
Carried
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RES.NO.286Y
The said By-law was then read for the third time.
Moved by Alderman Kuhn
Seconded by Alderman McKitka
That "Local Improvement Paving and
St;orm Sewer ConStruction By-law, 1968, No. 2827"
pass its third-reading.
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Carried
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RES.NO.287Y
"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1964, No. 2265, Amendment By-law,
1968, No. 2826", which is to facilitate the construction
of the Senior Citizens' Housing Project in the Cloverdale
area, was introduced and*read for the first time.
~ , was.
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Moved-by Alderman Wallace
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Seconded by Alderman McKitka
That "Surrey Zoning By-law, 1964,
NO. 2265, Amendment Byllaw,'1968, No. ,2826" pass its
first reading.
Carried
RES.NO.288Y
The said By-law was read for the second time.
Moved by Alderman Ardiel
Seconded by Alderman Wallace
That "Surrey Zoning By-law, 1964,
No. 2265, Amendment By-law, 1968, No. 2826" pass its
second reading.
Carried
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It was then
Moved by Alderman Wallace
Seconded by Alderman Patterson
That'the Public Hearing on Zoning
Aqendment Byi-layNo. 2826 be held in the Municipal
Hall.on Monday, August 19th at 1 : O O p.m. in the
afternoon.
Carried
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RES. NO. 289Y
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GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE
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RES.N0.289Y(a)
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A letter was received from Mr. Robert G . Rutledge,
of 5448 - 148th Street, in which he objected to'
the Corporation,allowing the Air Cadets of Surrey to
144 A. Street to Municipal
move a building.from 5478
property adjacent to his land without ensuring that
the group has sufficient funds to repair and maintain
the building. It was
Moved by Alderman Wallace
Seconded by Alderman Ardiel
That the letter be received,
Carried
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RES.NO.290Y
Mr. Rutledge was present at the meeting and it was
Moved by Alderman Patterson
Seconded by.Alderman McKitka
That he be heard.
Carried
RES.NO.291Y
Mr. Rutledge then stated that the Public Safety
Administrator had advised him that a citizen would be
required to post a $10,000.00 bond and would be given
six months to repair windows, roof, walls and install
septic tank and foundation, and in other ways make the
building operational. He stated that other halls in
Surrey are available for use by the air cadets, It was
Moved by Alderman Van der Zalm
Seconded by Alderman Wallace
That the Air Cadets be required to
conform to all by-law requirements in connection with
the moving of this building,
Carried
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Alderman McKitka and Alderman Kuhn against.
2.
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RES.NO.292Y
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RES.NO.293Y
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The reports of the Boundary Health Unit and the Public
Safety Administrator were received in connection
with the Zion Lutheran Kindergarten at 5950 - 179th
Street, advising that the premises have been inspected
and found to be suitable for forty children. It was
Moved by Alderman Patterson
Seconded by Alderman Van der Zalm
That the reports be received and the
Kindergarten be approved f o r the forty children.
Carried
A letter was received from C. J. Ingram of 10220
Semiahmoo Road requesting Council approval that he
pay the average rate for water consumption during the
period of April 1st to June 30th, 1968, rather than
the amount of $117.18, according to the water
consumption. He stated that the average account for a
three month period during 1967 was $17.52. They
are now endeavouring t o locate the leak in the water
main and have it repaired. It was
Moved by Alderman McKitka
Seconded by Alderman Van der Zalm
That the letter be received and the
matter referred to the Manager for a further report,
Carried
ANY OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS
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1.
RES.NO.294Y
Alderman Kuhn asked for Council support in requesting
changes by the Provincial Government in the
"Expropriation Act", as many people are unable to replace
property and premises with the funds paid under
expropriation proceedings, It was
Moved- by Alderman Kuhn
Seconded by Alderman Patterson
That a letter be sent to the
Attorney-General's Department requesting changes in the
"Expropriation Act" to protect the property owners.
Carried
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It was
RES.NO.295Y
Moued*by Alderman Van der Zalm
Seconded by Alderman McKitka
That if no resolution has been presented
for consideration at the U.B.C.M. Convention, that Council
bring up the matter of required changes in the
rrExpropriationActtt as a late resolution.
Carried
ADJOURNMENT
It was
RES .NO. 296Y
Moved by Alderman Patterson
Seconded by Alderman Kuhn
That the Council do now adjourn to
Monday, August 19th, at 7 : O O p.m.
Carried
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The meeting adjourned at 5 : 5 5 p.m.
CLERK
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