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Municipal H a l l , Cloverdale, Bo C.

December 7, 1959.

ADOPTION OF MINUZES:

The Council met pursuant t o adjournment. A l l the members of the Council uem present except Councillor Knhn. M

Hoved by Councillor J. F. Johnston Seconded by Councillor W. H. Johnson That the ninutes of the regular keet-

Carried. held on November 23rd, 1959, be adopted.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:

SULLIVAN AUATEUR ATHIETIC & C(MMuNrPY ASS'N. REQIJFST FOB GRlWT.

A l e t t e r from the Sullivan lhgateur Athletb and colmnunity Association was received requesting a grant towards t h e i r H a l l .

Moved by Councillor W. H . Johnson Seconded by Councillor J. F. Johnston That a grant of $50.00 be made t o the

Carried. Sidlivan Amateur Athletic and Comimity Association.

- 2. WARD OF WRKS COMKITTEB:

PBOV.EPT.OF HIGHWAXS - E&F;TING WITH freeways. COUEX: I L

(a) The Clerk repdrted t h a t a meeting had been arranged with t h e Engineers of the Provincial Department of Highways concerning the new U

The lrreeting is t o be held on Wednesday, December %h, 1959, a t 1O:OO a.m. They requested t h e me t ing be i n Committee wi th no Press present.

Moved by Seconded That the

Carried. officials in Conrmittee as requested.

Councillor Readman by Councillor J. F. Johnston Council m e t wi th the Government

S m Y - LANGLEY City of Langley concerning the Surrey-Langley watercourse had been a r r aned ~ P M W W ~ f o r 2:3O porn., Wednesday, December gth, 1959.

(b) The Clerk rep6rted t h a t a meeting with a Provincial Engineer and the

The Board of Works Committee uould represent the Council.

3. UTILITBS COMMITTEE:

W .INHAIUY

MEIERING Sk:fMNING k v e d by Councillor Ardie l POOLS & SHUT- OFF OF WA'EER

(a) Letters from the West Whalley Ratepayers' Association were received %oncerning firstly, the metering of private swirrming pools and secondly, the

not i f icat ion t o owners when water i s t o be shut-off fo r repairs.

Seconded by Councillor b o d That the l e t t e r on metering of

Carried. t- Snhhming w o l s be r e f e r h d t o the U t i l i t i e s Committee f o r report.

In connection w i t h the not i f icat ion to owners, the Clerk was instructed t o advise them that the Department t r i e s t o advise the OWRbrs i f the shut- o f f is t o be over $ hour h length and tha t any major shut-off is adwet-tised, par t icular ly over the air.

4, UNDS AND INSURANCE C o M E 3 m :

(a) Application of Deeks-WcBride h d . , t o remove gravel from NWk of SWt of Section 22, Tp. 7. Tabled pending receipt of -qreement.

BREAKS BROS. SOIL lIF24CNAL matter i s s t i l l t o be reported on by the Lands Committee.

(b) In regard t o the application for s o i l removal by Breaks Bros. t h i s It i s a question

of removing gravel i n an RU zone, contrary t o the Cotmoil msolution.

( c ) In regard t o the possible purchase of land by the Municipality which t h e Lands Committee was t o report on, t h i s matter is covered in the Manager's mporte

(d) The hi1 and Spoil Bemoval C o d t t e e minutes of November Zlrth, 1959, were received and it did not recommend t h a t the spoil be sold from the proposed di tch of M r . Cerlach as the land is low-lying.

Moved by Councfllor Wood Seconded by Councillor W. H. Johnson

.That the mlnutes of the Soi l and Spoil - Removal Committee of Novrbnaber Ucth, 1959, be adopted.

Carried.

APPLICATION TO IEAS PCLe "J' SE&,SEC.

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(e) An application was received t o lease Parcel "JY, SF&, Sec. I*, Tp. 9,

It was pointed out t h a t perhaps there was gravel on t h i s property 16107, for a poultry processing plant.

w e l l a8 on the property t o the Bast which should be looked into. . Moved by Councillor Ardiel

Seconded by Councillor Readman That t h i s matter be referred t o the

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.Lands Committee f o r report and tha t they be requested t o check on the proprty t o the East as wsll .

Carried . REPORTS OF EIBPRESENTATIVES ON VAFnOUS BOARDS:

The Director's report and the minutes of the meeting held December mQIEST INcKEASE IN the need for increased s t a f f t o bring i t . u p t o requirements.

a d , 1959, were received. Also receivedms a report from the Director on

Moved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor Wood That the report on Staff requirements

Carried.

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be referred t o the Manager and Councillor Wood for report.

Moved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Cotrnc i l l o r Ardiel - That the minutes of the meeting held

December a d , 1959, be adopted, save and except t h a t part dealing with s ta f f reqidrement s .

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m Carried.

234 2. IIIi@R MAINLAM) ReGIONAL PLANNING BOARD:

W e R o s s SUBDIVISION

M R O F A R R SUBDIVISION

rn (a) Minister of Lands t o advise re reclamation project in Boundary Bay.

3. S-Y ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION: k r d

(a) The application of U. Boss fo r subdivision had been tabled; The Subdivision Committee now advised t h a t he had made larger

l o t s over 16,000 square fee t in size and h i s siibdivision had been approved by the Committee . the same area which they had not approved. area.

contacted and not those on t h e Goldstone h a d which abut

The C o d t t e e also reported on the proposed subdivision of Hr. Farr i n These again are small l o t s i n t h i s

The Reeve pointed out t ha t only the owners on Rankin Road had been

The Approving Officer was cal led i n t o discuss why all t h e owners on Hr. Farr'8

property. affected were not contacted and the matter was discussed w i t h him.

Moved by Councillor Ardiel Seconded by Councillor J. F. Johnston

t o t h e Planning Officer t o c ontact the property owners on the Wcst side of the property.

That the Farr subdivision be referred

Carried.

F.FBISBP CM ZONING

(b) The application of F. Frisby for CM zoning of Sketch 13069 of t h e

The Reeve reported t h a t the people had been contacted i n the area NWh of Section 19, Township 1, had been tabled.

and w e r e in favour of it. It is on the Nicomekl River, Ea& of t h e Great . Northern. tracks.

rezoning t o Caenaercial Marine zone.

(e) were considered.

The lainirtes of the meeting of

Moved by Councillor J. F. Johnston

That t h i s application be approved for

Carried.

t h e Commission of December a d , 1959

Seconded by Councillor Ardiel h i *

The Clerk read a p t i t i o h he had received today concerning Application No. 187 dealing w i t h a request for Commercial zone a t 3127 - 152nd Street. The pet i t ioners had no objection t o this rezoning.

location. It was not recononended by the Conmission as not being i n a logical

Moved by Coimcillor J. F. Johnston Seconded by Councillor h. H. Johnson That the miniltes of t h e Commfssion of

Carried. December a d , 1959, be adopted.

CORP.OF IXEA -&E *orp jo in t action taken by them on the Scott Road developnent,' ?ROAD

(d) A l e t t e r from the Corporation of Delta was received advising of the

The l e t t e r was ordered f i l e d .

SURREY MEiMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD:

HOSPITAL BOARD RE advised t h a t t h e i r property had been exempted from General. and School taxes, EXEMPTION but not Special taxes i n the recent By-law. FROM TAXES

(a) Councillor Ardiel reported that the Hospital bard had been

The Clerk reported he understood t h a t theywere em@, under .

235 Section 613 but the taxes s t i l l had t o bs placed on t h e R o l l and paid by the Municipality.

Moved by Councillor krdiel Seconded by Councillor Readman That the Clerk write the Hospital Board

Carried

Councillor Ardiel a lso reported on t h e poor condition of Clay bad

concerning the s t a t u s of t h e i r Special taxes under Section 613. Iru

CONDITION OF CLAY ROAD.

(b) s t a t ing t h a t it w a s very soft .

Moved by Councillor bi. H. Johnson Seconded by Councillor .J. F. Johnston

I That. the condition of 'Clay Road be . referred t o tb Board of Works Committee f o r report.

Carried I

REEVE'S REPORT: . .

NUT DRIVE - HJORTH Eu). UNITED Moved by Councillor Readman CHURCH Seconded by Councillor Wood

(a) The Reeve s ta ted he had approved of a Nut Drive on December 5th, 1959, for the Hjorth Road United Church and rsquested approval of h i s action,

That the Reeve's action i n t h i s regard be approved.

1 Camiied . BANK OF CANNA RE CANADA was recefxed, complinentinp: the Municipality on t h e i r contribution t o Canada-

Savings Bond. BOm &t Municipality's contribution t h i s year. CERTIFICATE Iq 1958 there were 21 applications for bonds, t o t a l l i ng $5,350.00.

lllvlSOP m n This year there a r e kl applications, t o t a l l i ng $9,600.00.

I B p ~ l ' ON =TING (c) The Reeve reported b r i e f ly on t h e meeting he had attended of MEmPOLITANthe Metropolitan. Personnel AdvisorJT Committee on November &th, 1959. PERSOmL ADVISORY ~ ~ M M ~ " J L E -

VANCOUVER IWWVAL a grant. SOCIETY Moved by Councillor Wood REQIEST FCR GRANT.

(b) A l e t t e r from H. W. Eckman of the Bank of Canada, Vancouver,

A ce r t i f i ca t e of merit w a s a l so received on the basis of tb

He stated the minutes of the meeting were on file.

lieu of a statutory holiday when that holiday falls on a Saturday. He stated tha t the Committee did not recompend an extra day i n

(d) le t ter from the Vancouver Festival Society was received mquestipg

Seconded by Councillor Ardiel That the Municipality does not f e e l

it i s in a position t o @e a grant t o t h e Vancouver Festival Society. Carried .

R. REID - APi'LICA"ION Station, which he is m a k i n g application for. FOR FAMILY BROADCASTING STATION MANAGER'S REPORT:

(e): A l e t t e r from Russell Reid was read dealing with a Family Broadcasting

The le t te r was ordered f i led ,

(a) which was read and deal t w i t h as follows:

The Manager submitted h i s written report under date of December lst, 1959, U

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DEBKS-MCBRIJS REMOVING OF t h e i r gravel p i t operations i n Section 27, Township 7, despite the fac t GRAVEL WITHOUT Moved by Councillor Readman PERMISSION Seconded by Councillor Ardiel

1. The Manager reported t h a t Deeks-McBride Ltd, were carrying on

t h a t they had no agreement w i t h the Municipality or s o i l removal permit.

That t h e Manager take action i f necessary against Desks-McBride Ltd. regarding t h e removing of gravel before the required agreement i s signed.

Carried . MIL3'ON SHANNON DITCH

2. In regard t o the cleaning out of the Milton-Shannon Ditch through

The cost of doing the ditch is now $250.00 rather than t h e $100.00 To.date t t re property owners had not made any contribution

M r . Ryan's property, a revised estimate was received from Devitt 's Dyking & Ditching. previously quoted, towards cleaning out of t h i s ditch.

Moved by Councillor J, F. Johnston Seconded by Councillor W. H. Johnson That t h i s matter be referred t o t h e

Manager t o take up w i t h Mr. Holyneux regarding having contributions received from the property owners for the necessary balance required of $lSO.OO t o do t h i s work .

1 Carried . DSlWES & WA!ERCOURSSunder the "Ditches and Watercourses Act" it does not seem feasible t o proceed ACT-MR. RYANwith it as pumping woiild be required which i s not covered by t h i s Act. DROPPED. Moved by Councillor J. F. Johnston

Seconded by CounciLlor Wood That Mr. Ryan's application under t h e

The Manager reported that in regard t o Mr. Ryan's application

"Ditches and Watercourses Act# be dropped, iumR t

. . WINTER WORKS

Carried . P m - - PARKS

3. The Manager stated that on the Winter Works Programme, approval

He stated tha t the Progrannne f o r Public Works had not been had-been mceived on our Parks Programs in t h i s regard.

approved and t ha t additional information was ~ q i i i r e d . amount-of work involved in giving additional information on t h e Winter Works Programme w a s hardly warranted in view of the benefits received.

He stated tha t the

Moved by Councillor Ardiel Seconded by Councillor Wood That the Municipality proceed w i t h the

Winter Works approved i n the Parks Programme and khat t h e Public Works Programe be tabled pending fur ther advice i n writing f r o m t h e Government.

Carried . M I I W & C ~ C H A E L matter of the land sold t o H i l n e and Carmichael i n Port M a which we cannot

PORT MANN

4. The Manager advised t h a t he had discussed with t h e Sol ic i tor t h e

LAND IN reg is te r due t o t h e expropriation by the hvernment of par t of the land fo r tho new Port M m n Bridge. receiving tax revenue from t h i s property and t h a t it should be placed on t h e Assessment Roll.

He s ta ted t h a t the Municipality, however, sholdd be

Moved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor J.F. Johnston That t h e Council appmve of the

Carried . placing of t h i s property on the Tax Roll f o r 1960.

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GYPSUM L m The Manager reported tha t he was dealing w i t h a possible exchange & AmASTmOf properties wi th the Gypsum Lime and Alabastine Limited so t ha t they could

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acquire the road t o t h e i r prop+rty as requested. Moved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Councillor Readman That the Manager be authorized t o

Carried,

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proceed y i t h the possible exchange of properties in t h i s regard.

U Y W s , F C E A N I N G OF EASE-

.RE 6 , The Manager reported that i n regard t o Wr. Layng's easement in South Westminster for t h e 2An water main, the work of cleaning up t h e easement could not be done a t this time of the year.

MEW Moved by Cotmi l lor W, H. Johnson Seconded by Councillor J. F. Johnston That t h i s matter be referred t o the 1960

Carried. council.

MR. D m O N - CBANING OF Kink George Highway a t the foot of Woodward's H i l l , the Manager reported t h a t DI'KH OEJ K.G.HIGHhtAY Moved by Councillor J, F. Johnston

the Department of Highways would look after cleaning t h i s ditch.

7. In regard t o M r , Dadson's request t o clean out the ditch on the

the Provincid. Government would do t h i s work.

Seconded by Councillor Mood That the Manager advise M r . Dadson tha t

Carried . ' BRIDGE OVER 8. A brief report from the Bngineer was received on the private

a 99th AVE.of t h e Municipality making a bridge across the ravine. RAVINE - crossing over the ravine on 99th Avenue, West of Scott Road and the poss ib i l i ty

The Manager reported that a survey w a i needed t o locate the present foot bridge and t h i s was being done and a fur ther report would be submitted a t a later date.

SCROLLS FOR EMPLOPEES RF;'I?IRDJG ON and thecost would be approximately 50$ each. SUIBRANNUAT I O N

9 . The Manager reported t h a t it would be possible for t h e printing of suitable sc ro l l s fo r presentation t o employees who retire on Superannuation

Moved by Councillor Ardiel Seconded by Councillor W. H. Johnson That the Manager be authorized t o obtain

Carried. the. necessary scrolls.

BRTIFCAm OF MENIT-BRIAN matter was being handled by the MCBURNIE.

10. In regard to- the presentation of a sc ro l l t o Brian HcBwnie, t h i s clerk and he advised t h a t arrangements

were being made for presentation on December U t h , 19%. Moved by Councillor J. F. Johnston Seconded by Councillor Ardiel That the Certificate of bri t be

presented t o Brim McBurnie at 3:3O p.m. on December U-th, 1959, and t h a t h i 8 .

school classr be inv i ted- to attend the ceremony; the m e m b e r s of t h e School Board ~

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were also t o be invited t o the ceremony and the Clerk was requested t o obtain a' suitable corsage f o r Hrs. HcBurnie.

Carried.

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238 H. COGBILL 11. The Manager reported i n regard t o the application of H. Cogbill cd APPLIC*TIOB t o construct a storage dam on the headwaters of Serpentine Creek for which FOR WATER he had made application for water licence, t h i s had been discussed w i t h the

Engineer and Superintendent of Utilities. The proposed dam w a s not recommended as it could cause s i l t i n g

on the upstream-side the f i l l on the Pike

by W r . Cogbill f o r a

of the dam and further it could back up the water t o b a d . la..iyI

Moved by Councillor J. F. Johnston Seconded by Councillor Ardiel That the Council oppose t h i s application

Carried . water licence . MRS. EBB APPLICATION enlarge a dwelling on Lot 38, Block 1, Section 9 , Range 2 West, Plan lr80. TO MODEL MI> E N L ~ ~ small t o permit sat isfactory septic tank disposal. DWELLING

12, A report was received on t h e application of Mrs. Ebb t o remodel and The

report indicated t h a t a permit could not be granted as the si te area was t oo

Moved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Councillor Readman That; t h e report be adopted. Carried .

SEXERING LOTS ON 103 & on 103 and l O 3 A Avenue between Old Yale Road and 132nd Street the cost 1 0 3 ~ AVE. from the hginaer ing Departmnt would be $4&,000.00. The Manager stated

t h a t perhaps it would be bet te r t o see i f a d i s t r i c t s e w e r area could be created t o take i n a l a r m r area which coiild be connected onto the Hanson

-13. The Manager reported tha t i n regard t o the coat of sewering l o t s

- Road Sewer.

U t i l i t i e s Cormnittee for fur ther report.

u.

Moved by Coimcillor Readman Seconded by Coimcillor Uood That t h i s matter be referred

Carried . Hoved by Seconded That the

last thme months’ ac t iv i t fea be accepted. Carried .

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be accepted.

INSTAUATION OF WATER MAINS

Moved by Seconded T h a t the

Carried.

Moved by Seconded

Coimc i l l o r Readman by Coimcillor J. F.

t o the

Johnston report of the Assessor on the

Coimcillor hadman by Coimcillor J. F. Johnston Engineer’s report f o r October

Councillor W. H. Johnson 8

by Councillor Ardiel ins ta l la t ion of water mains

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IN SUB- That the DIVISION i n Subdivision Nos. 381 - 409 be approved w i t h the funds received t o cover NOS. 381- the cost thereof. . .

Carried 409. -0

PURCHASE OF FITTINGS urchase a l a r FOR UTILITIES DEPARTMQJT

17. The Manager reported tha t the Mimicipality had an opportunity t o

make t h i s Saving of $1,394.00, it had been necessary t o place the order for the f i t t ings.

number of fi t t ings’used by the l k i l i t i e s Department from ferminal City F ron Work& Ltd. a t a very substantial saving. In order t o

239 Moved by Councillor W. H. Johnson

9 c n ed y Co c i l l o r WO &at !!he 8ounca approve o the action of t h e Manager i n purchasing these f i t t i n g s at a cost of $5,600.00.

. . 111 Carried . B Q I J I P m FOR wAmRwoRIG sY:iTEM approximately $;Z,OOO.OO~

18. The Manager submitted a l ist of equipment requested by the Engineer t o be used f o r the Waterworks System. The t o t a l cost of the equipnent is

Moved by. Coymcillor Wood Seconded by Councillor Ardiel That t h i s matter be referred t o the

Carried. Ut i l i t ies Committee f o r report.

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20.

The report of the Welfare Administrator for October was ordered received and f i led.

Moved by Councillor J. F. Johnston Seconded by Councillor Wood That the Fire Chief's report for

6arried. November be adopted.

VOI,UNllBR FIREMEN - had been increased t o $547.80 per year a8 a nsult of additional equipment I M C ~ ~ being put into-service. Part of t he additional premium i s due now and the IN P ~ M I W balance w i l l have t o be provided fo r in 1960.

21. "he Manager reported t h a t the premim in regard t o volunteer firemen

Moved by Councillor Ardiel Seconded by Councillor Readman That the Council approve of the additional

Carried

b d payment of the premium required i n t h i s insurance.

PZRE mpT. 22. PURCHASES. received:

The following requests f o r purchases by the Fire bpartments were

(1) North Central Surrey Fire D8partwnt:- 1 two-drawer f i l i n g cabinet

. (2) South Westminster and North Central Surmy Fire Dspart merits:- Heavy duty f loor polishers f o r use i n new Fire Halls a t a cost of $50.00 each.

(3) Crsscent- Fire Department; . I

Painting of t h e u p s t a i r s i n t e r io r of the new Fire Hall a t an approximate cost of $65.00. ~~

Moved by Councillor Ardiel Seconded by Councillor J. F. Johnston That the above requests be approved as

Carried. the necessary funds are. in the Budget.

23. In mgard t o thc possible purchase of 35 acres of land i n the M&€&pality of Langley for a gravel p i t , the Manager reported tha t t h i s . property could now be purchased f o r $30,000.00 cash.

GRAvELchecked by t h e Engineering Department and there i s a good supply of f i r s t - c l a s s qual i ty material which could be used for gravelling of Municipal roads.

The property has been

'IT IN LANGlli Y

4 "40 Two disadvantages are t h a t it is subject t o taxation and it is 13 miles in another Municipality meaning a fairly long haul. The l ega l description of t h e property i s Parcel tlAu, E$ of the E& of the W& of the 33&, Section 2, Township 7, EP 2392.

Moved by Councillor J. F. Johnston Seconded by Councillor W. H. Johnson That the Municipality purchase t h i s

Carried. 35 acres of property a t a cost of $30,000.00.

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Councillors Wood, J. F. Johnston and W. H. Johnson in favour. Councillors Readman and Ardiel opposed.

RE PuacHAse 19 ACRES m SEC. 27 & 31e.

24. The Manager reported t h a t the Park8 Administrator and himself had negotiated w i t h the owners concerning the purchase of 19 acres i n Sections 27 and 31e, Range 2 ks t . The price of the property i s $48,OO0.00 t o be paid, $18,000.00 cash and the balance in six annual installments of $5,000.00 each, phis in te res t a t current bank rates. f o r park purposes.

The property i s recommended f o r piirchase The matter was discussed.

Moved by Councillor Ardiel

That t h i s matter be tabled i m t i l the

Carried.

The Hanamr reported t h a t he had negotiated with the owner concerning

This property would t i e i n with the adjoining lands presently

I Seconded by Uouncillor Readman

Council and the Parks Committee can v i e w the property.

25. PURCHASE OF 1e T~

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the puEh8se of Lots 4 t o 7, D.L. 51A, Group 2, Plan 6696. now be purchased for t h e sum of $40,000.00.

owned by the Corporation and could be developed as a major park i n the

The property could

future. Y

Moved by Councillor b. H. Johnson Seconded by Boimcillor J. F. Johnston That t h i s matter be la id over f o r fur ther

Carried . report by the Council and Parks Committee who are requested t o view the site.

PLRCHASE OF BODY & HOIST

26. The Manager reported t h a t it had been found necessary t o install a new body and hoist on one of t h e new Public Utilities trucks. and hoist i s being moimted on t h e 1959 GMC chassis a d the older truck will be disposedof i n 1960.

This body

Moved by Councillor W. H. Johnson Seconded by Councillor Readman That the Council approve the purchase

Carried.

Moved by Councillor J. F. Johnston Seconded by Councillor Readman ghat the report of the Public Safety

Carried.

of the body and hoist a t a cost of $1,200.00.

27.

Administrator for November be adopted.

APPoINmNT OF ASSIT. LICENCE ' -

INSPECTOR.

28. In t h i s report it was pointed out t h a t one of the Plumbing Ins ctors was transferred t o the Licence Department on a temporary basis t o assist Gem.

241 Moved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Councillor W. H. Johnson That the Council appoint Mr. F. B.

Stephenson a8 Assistant Licence Inspector on a temporary basis M t i l not later than March Ist, 1960. -

parried

IN ST ALLATION OF B A S STATION AT HALL FOR RADIO EQUIP.

29. The Manager reported t h a t i n regard t o the radio e q u i p n t it had been foimd necessary t o arrange for the ins ta l la t ion of a base s t a t ion i n the Hall a t a cost of $2,l00.00. The funds fo r t h i s work w e r e in the Budget.

Moved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Councillor Ardiel That t he Council agprove the action of

the Manager in t h i s redard and the purchase of the station. Carried .

P U R C H B AUSTIN wE;STERN GRADER.

30. A report was received from the Manager dealing with the tenders received on t h e Tandem Drive, Diesel Motor Grader. of December Erth, 1959 was considered together with' the recommendations contained therein. which has t h e advantages of a front wheel drive, rear w h e e l s teering and one foot additional blade width.

?he report under dat,e

The recommendation was t o purchase the Austin Western

Moved by Councillor Ardiel Seconded by Councillor Wood That the Municipality purchase tb

-0 Carried Austin Western Grader, Super 300, at a net cost of $17,38k.52.

One of the present Graders i s being traded i n on t h i s machine.

31. The-Manager s t a t e d t h a t the Pacific Stage Lines Limited had contacted m

BA%m regarding a bus loading zone on the Pacific Highway in front of the Clomrda3e LTD* T a x i premises. They wished t o have an area 120 feet long for the use of t h e i r

Moved by Councillor A r d i e l Seconded by Councillor J. F. Johnston That the Council approve a loading

and unloading zone on the Bast side of Paoific Highway t o be South of the lane

bus service. E1B BUS WADING ZONE

. for a distance of 120 feet. Carr ied .

The Manager s ta ted tha t t h e Parks Department requested an additional PURCHASE BF CHAIN SAW P&u(s D E n D

32. chain s a w i n connection w i t h the Winter Works Programe.

Moved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Councillor W. H. Johnson That the Council authorize the purchase

Carried. of t h i s chain saw.

USE OF The Manager reported t h a t i n connection wi th the Boy Scouts' Paper M ~ ~ ~ C I P A L Drive he was requested t o permit some of our l i gh t delivery trucks t o be used

TRUCKS t o pick tip the materials for the Boy Scouts. The vehicles wm driven by OW BY Bop own employees who volunteered t h e i r se rv ices i n t h i s connection.

33.

He had approved SCOUTS t h e i r request as the odginal plan of the Committee fo r trucks did not materialize.

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Ad 342 Ir m Moved by Councillor Wood

Seconded by Councillor M. fI. Johnson That the Council approve the action

Carried . of t h e Manager i n regard t o the use of these trucks.

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34. The Manager *reported t h a t d i f f i c u l t i e s had arisen in connection with the Museum and it was recomended tha t someone be placed i n charge of i ts

MUSEUM operation. Moved by Councillor J. F. Johnston Seconded by Councillor W. H. Johnson That Mr . Harvie be authorized t o have

Carried. someone t o look a f t e r the Centennial Museum.

35. The Manager -submitted a plan f r o m the Engineering Department conceerning

The report indicated t h a t i f t h e property owners would have proper

MRSeLoRo

HELMER Street, Cloverdale. DRAINACZ

the drainage problem affect ing the property of Mrs. L. R. Helmer on Robson

culver ts instal led a t a cost of $77.50, the remainder of the ditch could be cleaned out.

Moved by Councillor W. H. Johnson Seconded by Councillor Readman That t h i s matter be referred t o the

Carrie d o Board of k r k 8 Committee with power t o act.

36. A l e t te r from t h a Surrey Memorial Hospital Society was received SURREY

SAIE OF PROPERTY TO N E W TON IE; GION

s ta t ing t h a t they proposed t o sell a small portion of their Property t o Newton Branch of the Canadian Legion t o erect a War Memorial on. They wanted

RE t o know i f the Council had any objection t o t h i s proposal. lid#

Moved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor Wood That t h e Council have no objection t o

Car r i ed the sale of t h i s portion of land.

SURREY WOMEN The Manager stated he had received a request fmm t h e Women of OF THE MOOSEthe Moose, Surrey Chapter 1039, t o hold a March of Dimes Drive on December REGUEST TO ‘I;th, 1959. As t h e r e was no Council meeting, he had authorized t h i s Drive. HOW) MARCH OF DIMES DRIVE

37.

Moved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor Wood That the action of the Manager i n t h i s

Carried. regard be approved.

PURCHASE 38 Moved by Councillor Ardiel ORDERS Seconded by Councillor Wood

That Purchase Orders 4351 - 4600 and

Carried . Waterworks Purchase Orders 4905 - 4947 be approved and authorized for payment.

PURCHASE OF TOPSOIL FC~R p m

39. The Manager reported t h a t the Parks Administrator had advised him t h a t several thousand yards of topsoi l had been offered t o the Municipality from the new shopping s i te a t Ferguson and Bonaccord Roads.

cents a Y$ard and the soil can be used in various Parks.

This s o i l is free if we S~IPPPW t h e trucks and h a u l it away. The cost of trl1cking i s f i f t y kn 10

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Moved by Councilior Readman Seconded by Councillor Wood That the Council approve t h e acquisition

of the topsoi l provided sat isfactory arransments can be made by the Manapr and the Parks Administrator and that the cost does not exceed f i f t y cents a yard.

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Carried.

40. The Manager reported t h a t a sui table tape recorder had now been purchased f o r t h e radio room a t a cost of $290.LS.

. . -41. The Manager reported tha t he had received a- mqtlest fmm the So l i c i to r fo r the purchase of a se t of law books on Municipal Law.

of these two volumes on Municipal Law a t

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Committee meetings of November 23rd and

Moved by CouncilLor W. H. Johnson Seconded by Councillor J. F. Johnston !!hat t h e Council approve t h e pischase a cost of $42.50. Carried.

Moved by Councillor J. F. Johnston Seconded by Councillor Ardiel That the Manager'$ report be adopted. Carried.

Moved by Councillor W o o d Seconded by Counc i l l o r Ard i e l That t h e minutes of t h e Subdivision

December lst, 1959, be ado@ed. Carried.

mI SUBDIVISION . (c) Reports f r o m the Subdivision UNREXi SEC. 709

following applications u d e k Section 709. Conatittee ware'received on the

HENRY GAN? a. Henry Gans: Subdivision of Lots 1, 2, 34, 35 and 36, FIE&, S 6 . 17, P. 2, Plan 1509.

The Committee reported tha t the proposed subdivision interferes wi th t he ultimate development and should conform t o an overal l plan in the area.

Moved by Comcillor A i d i e l Seconded by Councillor Wood That the proposed subdivisionk not

Carried.

approved and t h a t the Committee be requested t o make an overall plan of development i n the area.

W,E.DEMPSY b. k. E. Dempseg: Subdivision of Lot 17, W4, Lot 3, Sec. a, R2W, Plan 11059.

t he l o t s am too small and no lanes are provided. The Committee reported that t h i s is a poor drainage area and

Moved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Councillor Ardiel That t h i s application be not approved. Carried. ~~

8 , H. A. Ellingsen: Subdivision of Lots 19 and 30, SW);, Sec. 7, H .EUINCSBN Tp. 9, Plan 1799.

_1 The Committee had no objectionto these proposed l o t s i n t h e Subiarban Residential zone.

approved under Section 709.

Moved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor W. H. Johnson That t h i s proposed subdivision be

Carried unanimouslg.

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F..l,

IF:

m d, Hrs . Ashby: Subdivision of Bh of S$ of NWk, Scc. 13, Tp. 1. L

The Cormnittee did not mcownend t h i s subdivision as it d i d not conform t o the ultimate development of t h e property,

Th i s pr0pert.y i s being transferred t o V.L.A. and would not be f urthersubdivided for several years,

The matter was discussed.

Moved by Councillor W. H. Johnson cwim

Seconded by Councillor Readman That the subdivision be approved under

Carr ied unanimouslp, Section 709 w i t h a frontage of 165 fee t on the new parcel.

e , A. Stuart: The Committee s ta ted tha t t h i s was not the best way t o subdivide

Subdivision of Lot 8, sE;b, Sec. lh,.Tp, 1, P. 2826.

Moved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Councillor Readman That t h i s proposed subdivision be not

Carried .

A. STUART

t h i s property.

approved . Councillor Wood opposed.

0. DARTlELSON f. 0. Danielson: Subdivision of Remainder of Lo$ 21, NE&, Sec. 18, Tp. 2, Plan 1692, except Sketch 15698.

The frontage here is considerably under the required 10%. Moved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor Wood That t h i s proposed subdivision be na t

Carried. approved .

.e* H .DOUGLAS 0 . H. Douglas: Subdivision of Remainder of Lot 21, NE&, Sec. 18,

Tp. 2, Plan 1692, except Sketch 15698.

60' shown i n the Zoning By-law. The frontage hex+ is only 59.75' which i s mder the required

Moved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor Wood- That the proposed subdivision be not

Carried . approved.

CIEFtK'S REPORT:

Moved by Councillor Ardiel Seconded by Councillor Wood That the Traffic Committee minutes

Carried .

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of bcember a d , 1959, be adopted.

STOP SIGNS ON (b) THROUGH ROADS p a l i t y was br ie f ly discussed.

The matter of posting stop signa on through roads in the Hunici-

Moved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor J. F, Johnston That t h e matter of posting s top signs

Carr ied . on through roads be referred t o t h e Engineer.

245 VACANCIES ON (e) SCHOOL BO- .

A l e t t e r f r o m the School Board was received advising t h a t there were two vacancies f o r two year terms and one vacancy f o r a one year term on the School Board t o be f i l l e d at the forthcoming Election.

. . Moved by Councillor Ardiel Seconded by Councillor W. H. Johnson That t h i s l e t t e r be received and f i led. Carried.

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POLLING STATION CHANGES.

(d 1 Stations i n connection w i t h t h e forthciuning Election.

Chjna Shop a t 1583 King George Highway and Henry Briksen Residence would replace t h e Barnston Island Cornunity H a l l .

The Clerk reported tha t it had been necessary t o change two Palling

The residence a t UJJI King George Highway would replace the O'Hara

Moved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Councillor Readman That the above two changes i n Polling Stations

Carried. he approved.

It was now 5:20 p.m. and the Council did nat wish t o continue i n t o . the evening.

Moved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor Ardiel That the Council do now adjourn t o meet

again a t the Municipal H a l l , Cloverdale, B. C., on Wednesday, December 9th, 1959, a t 1:OO p.m.

Carried. The meeting adjourned a t 5 t 2 0 p.m.

The Council reconvened at 1:OO p.m. on Wednesday, December 9th, 1959 with the Reeve, Councillors Readman, J. F. Johnston and W. H. Johnson present.

CIIZRK'S HE;POKP: (Continued) .

B. HORNE (e 1 ELF;QUEST FOR. ADVANCE w WACZ3 FOR MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION , ~ That t h i s request be granted. COURSE . Carried.

A request from the Planning Officer wae received f o r an advance on wages so t h a t he could pay the fee fg r t h e c o m e on Municipal Administra- t ion. He requested an advance of $4O,OQ, to be repaid $10.00 a month.

Moved by Councillor J. F. Johnston Seconded by Councillor W. H . Johnson

EXCAVATION ( f 1 S T A N ~ Y A ~ R E ; ' I HARPER. Section 20, Township 1, Plan 17396, the work had not been done and he requested

. The Clerk stated t h a t i n connection wi th t h e excavation on property of Stanley and Audrey Harper at 73579 - 24th Avenue, on Lot 1, Black 1, Si,

t h a t t h e Municipality be authorized t o do t h e uork a t t h e i r expnse. Mavwd by Councillor J. F. Johnston Seconded @ Councillor Readman That t h e Hunicipality take the necessary

action t o reduce the nuisance on t h i s excavation on said Lot 1 and bill the owner with the cost under Section 878 of t h e "Municipal Act'. m

Carried -0

rl '146 TBAFFIC RESOLUTIONS : (g)

NO. U7.

DFtAINACIE EASeMFXI! J. & P. ALLINOT.

STORM SEWR ON THOMAS RD. LOCAL IMPRBFiMENT.

The following two Traffic Resolut,ions were approved:

L Moved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor J. F. Johnston That i n pursuance of t h e powers vested

in the Municipal Council by Section &2 of Wtreet and Traffic By-law, 1952, No. 1158" 72nd Avenue (Newton Road) a t i t s intersection wi th 137th S t ree t be, and it is hereby designated t o be a "Through Streeti';

137th Street at t h e aforesaid interseation, on the South side of 72nd Avenue (Newton Road);

and Traffic By-law, 1952, No. Il!Sn shall. apply in enforcing t h e provi- sions of t h i s Resolution;

f o r reference purposes as "Street and Traffic By-law, 1952, No. 1158, Resolution No. U?".

And t h a t a sign be erected on

And t h a t a l l provisions of said W m e t .

And t h a t t h i s Resolution may be c i ted

Carried unanimousQ.

2. Hoved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor J. F. Johnston That i n pursuance of the powers vested

i n the Municipal Council by Section 42 of "Street and Traffic By-law, 1952, No. 1158" U€%h Street (bnaccord Road) a t i t s intersection with l l l A Avenue, Wallace Drive, Ellendale Road and Blackbird Road be, and it i s hereby designated t o be a "Through Street" f o r t r a f f i c proceeding North on U8th Street (Bonaccord Road);

And t h a t %topa signs be erected on lllA Avenue, Wallace D r i v e , Ellendale Road and Blackbird bad at the aforesaid intersection;

intersect ion with U8 th S t ree t (Bonaccord Road) be and it is hereby designated t o be a "Through Street" fo r t r a f f i c proceeding South on lA8th Street (Bonaccord Road);

erected on U8th Street (Bonaccord Road) a t the aforesaid intersection;

and Traffic By-law, 1952, No. 1158" sha l l apply in enforcing the provisions of t h i s Resolution;

f o r reference purposes as "Street and Traffic By-law, 1952, No. 1158, Resolution No. Ur8". .

And f u r t h e r t ha t Bllendale Road a t its

And f u r t h e r t ha t a Wtopn sign be

And tha t a l l provisions of said tlStreet

And t ha t t h i s Resolution may be c i t ed

Carried unanimouslg.

Moved by Councillor J. F. Johnston Seconded by Councillor Readman That the drainage easement f r o m Jose h

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and Phi l l i s Allinot over t h e South 6 feet of Lot &, I34 of Block 4, NE! of Sec. 27, Tp. 2, Plan 20791, be accepted.

Carried . (j.1 t h a t the proposed storm sewer on the Thomas Road could be done under the Local Improvement provisions of t h e nAct* instead of the Dis t r ic t Impram- ment Section previously reported.

basis.

The Clerk reported tha t on fur ther study it had been determined

The Council decided t o proceed under t h e Local. Improvement

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BY-LAWS:

1, "Surrey Shops Regulation By-law, 1959, No. 1722" Tabled.

2. aSpecial .Building Set-Back By-law, 1956, No . l418, Amendment By-law, 1959, No. 1730, Repeal By-law, 1959, No. 1735" was introduced and read f o r t h e first time.

Moved by Councillor W. H. Johnson Seconded by Councillor J. F. Johnston That "Special Building Set-Back By-law, 1956,

NO. k18, Amendment By-law, 1959, No. 1730, .Repeal By-law, 1959, No. 1735" pass i ts first reading.

Carried.

The said By-law was then read for t he second time. Moved by Councillor Readmen Seconded by Councillor J. F. Johnston That "Special Building Set-Back By-law, 1956,

NO. U18, Amendment By-law, 1959, No. 1730, Repeal. By-law, 1959, No. 1735" pass i t s second readbg.

Carried.

The said By-law w a s then read f o r the th i rd time. Moved by Councillor J. F. Johnston Seconded by Councillor W. H. Johnson That HSpecial Building &&-Back By-law,

1956, No. 1118, Amendment By-law, 1959, No. 1730,. Repeal By-law, 1959, No. 1735" be pas8ed, subject t o reconsideration.

Carried,

3. 1736" was introduced and read fo r the first t he .

"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1958, No. 1596, Amendment By-law, 1959, No.

Moved by Councillor W. H. Johnson Seconded by Councillor J. F. Johnston That Yhrrey Zan- By-law, 1958, No. 1596,

Amendment By-law, 1959, No. 1736" pass i t s first reading. ~ parried, - .

The said By-law wa8 then mad fo r t he second t he . . Novsd by Councillor J. F. Johnston Seconded by Councillor Rendltlnn That nSurrey Zoning By-law, 1958, No. 1596,

Carried,

Moved by Councillor W. H. Johnson

That a Public Hearing on "Surrey Zoning By-law, 1958, No. 1596, hendment By-law, 1959, No. 1736" be held i n the lhnicipal H a l l , Cloverdale, B. C. on Tuesday, December 29th, 1959, at 7:30 p.m.

-0 Carried

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Amendment By-law, 1959, No. 17%* pass its aeoond reading.

. . . Seconded by Councillor Readman .

MATTERS REFeRElED FRX PREVIOUS MXTINGS FOR REPCRT OR EBCOMMeNDATXON WEE CONSIIERED AND DEALT W I T H AS FOLWWS:

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U . l o . Matter of drainage of Serpentine and Nicomekl Rivers tabled.

S'ITBET LIGHT 2, ON PARK DR.

In regard t o the request f o r a s t r ee t l i g h t on Park Drive, between Centre Street and Westminster, t he Committee reconanended that this l i g h t be instal led.

approved.

Moved by Councillor J. F. Johnston Seconded by Councillor Readman That the in s t a l l a t ion of - th i s l i g h t be

Carried . 3. on New Westdnster Harbour Commission.

I. Merchants Ass'n. have been asked for t h e i r recommendation.

5. c i a l Government tabled pending t h e i r reply.

Minister of Transport t o advise on ou rmques t re representat3on

Matter of 6 day shopping week has been tabled. Surrey Retail

Problem of taxes to be collected on property acquired by Provin-

6.

waiting roam which will be available t o t h e i r passengers from 7:30 a.m. t o 1:OO a.m.

A le t ter from the Pacific Stage Lines was received advising . t h a t they plan t o use the Cloverdale Taxi Office as a bus depot and

The l e t t e r was ordered f i led.

7. A l e t t e r from the Dis t r ic t Postmaster was received advising tha t he wished t o meet the Council on December lkth, 1959, concern5ng the proposed closing of Newton Post Office.

8 . a t Mud Bay.

9. morning.

t r y t o meet-with the Council on t h i s matter i n 1960.

B. C. Packers t o advise on our request re purchase of 52 acres

In regard. t o t h e meeting on freeways, the meeting was held t h i s

A letter. from the Minister was a lso received advbing he will

. . The l e t t e r w a s ordered fi led. . .

GE3WiAL CQRRESPONIENCE :

DITCHING - HOD. 1. MOElTON 16179 - 16th Am. . Moved by Councillor Readman

A request- from H. D. Morton of 16179 - 16th Avenue w a s received t o have t h e ditch cleaned out i n front of h i s property.

Seconded by Councillor W. H. Johnson That t h i s matter be referred t o t h e

Carried. Board of Works Caamittee for report.

PORT KELIS COMMUN- 2. ITY ASStN. RE PUBLIC WORKS.

A list of various public works tha t they would l ike t o have done was received from the Port Kells Comilnity Association.

Moved by Councillor J. F. Johnston Seconded by Councillor Readman That t h i s be referred t o the Board of

Carried. .works Comnittee for report.

SCHOOL BOARD €B 3. DIT CHING . A request f r o m the School Board was received f o r the Council

t o inclt~de ditching of two school grounds i n t h e i r 1960 Budget. Moved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor J:F. Johnston That t h i s matter be referred t o the 1960

Carried . Council.

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249 CLEANING @ ShRPENTINE CREEK .

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TILING ON MEWS AT KING ST.

PeTITION - COWIETION

k . w e r e now prepared t o contribute towads the cleaning out of Serpentine Creek South of Davis Road.

The Clerk-reported t h a t t h e property owners had advised him they

Moved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor J. F. Johnston That t h i s matter be .referred t o the Board of

Works Conanittee. . Carried.

OF 1 1 5 A FROM 129th t o 132nd - .

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5. t i l i n g on Melrose a t King Street t o give access t o their parking lo t .

A l e t t e r from the Cloverdale Board of Trade was received requesting

. . - Moved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor Ardiel That the Board be advised t h a t i f they pay

Carried . f o r t h e t i l e , the Municipality w i l l install it.

6 . . A pet i t ion was received t o complete l l 5 A Avenue from 129th Street . t o l32nd Street .

ST.

HILLTOP U;;ENCDSS CREATION OF

911 SUBDIVISION.

%EST WHALIE;P RA'ISPAIEFlS RE DUPUZXES I N SING= FAMILY AREAS.

A t t h i s point, Councillor Ardiel took h i s seat i n the meeting.

of Works Committee f o r report.

7, A le t ter from Hill top

Moved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor J. F. Johnston That t h i s matter be referred t o t h e Board

Carried.

Agencies was received sugkesting t h a t there w i l l be several homes t o be mokddue t o the creation of-.freewGs in the Municipality and suggesting t h a t a subdivision be created t o which these housea could be moved. a subdivision.

They were prepared t o consider t h e creation of such

Moved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor J. F. Johnston That t h i s matter be referred t o the Manager

-* Carried and t h e Public Safety Administrator t o meet wi th HiJ.ltop Agencies and report.

8. A l e t t e r .from the West Whalley Ratepayers' Association was received requesting t h a t duplexes be prohibited i n single family areas.

r . . Moved by Councillor J. E. Johnston Seconded by Councillor Readman That the Clerk advise the Association that

there are no single family areas in Surrey and the Council i s not in favour of creating them,

Carried.

STORB HOURS 9. DURING HOLIDdwas received concerning s tore closing hours over the holiday season. SEASON.

A l e t t e r from Safeway, Super Valu, Shop Easy and High Low food s tores Thei r

requests f o r hours could be made by t he present By-law except f o r the request t o stay open till 9:OO p a . oa December 30th. There did not appear t o be any way in-which t h i s request could be granted.

Moved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor Ardiel That the Clerk advise the s tores of our

Carried. present By-law provisions in regard t o holiday hours.

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OF THANKS. 10. The following l e t t e r s of thanks were received and ordered

From the North Central Surrey .Firemen's Jr. Band thanking .the f f led . Council f o r the grant.

a.

CANADIAN TAX FOUND ATION MEMBERSHIP .

b. From the North Surrey and Cloverdale Junior Chambers of Commerce b , thanking t h e Council f o r the donation of a copy of t o t h e i r National President.

of the Peace Archn

C. From t h e South Westminster Ratepayers' Association thanking t h e Council f o r the work done on t h e Planson Road and hoping t h a t it will be paved in 1960.

d. From the Chairman of the U.G.N. Fund fo r the grant by the council.

11. ing t h e i r work and .plan reporting on Municipal finance and suggesting membership be taken in t h e Foundation.

A l e t te r f r o m the Canadian Tax Foundation was received outlin-

Moved by Councillor W. H. Johnson Seconded br Councillor J. F. Johnston That the Municipality subscribe t o the

Carried . , Canadian Tax Foundation f o r one year a t a cost of $15.00.

PaRT I(ELIS CAMDI- 12. DATES MEETING.

A notice .of an all candidates meeting a t Port Kells on December 15th , 1959 was received, noted and oniered fi led.

13. of an additional man t o the detachment which now brings it up t o contract

A l e t t e r from the R.C.M.P. w a s received advising t h e posting

strength of 42 members . The l e t t e r was ordered fi led. l i u *

HJORTH ROAD SCOUT U. COMMITTEE PERMISSKBrequesting permission t o s e l l Christmas t r e e s on property a t 10712

A request was received f r o m the Hjorth Road Scout Committee

TO SBU CHRISTMAS TREES.

CONPLAINT - MRS. J. G. SOMERVIID . ST. HELEN'S PARK RAIZPPAYERS COPIES OF LETTERS.

SURREY F E B R A T I O N

Tr&s Canada Highway. Moved by Councillor J. F. Johnston Seconded by Councillor Ardiel That t h i s permission be granted. Carried.

15. of t h e condition of 152nd Street , North of 108th Avenue. out t ha t t h i s road was i n good condition and t h e l e t t e r was ordered f i led.

A complaint was received from Mrs. J. G. !haemrille complaining It was pointed

16 . Copies of l e t t e r s sent by the St. Helen's Park Ratepayers t o the Fact Finding Ccnnmittee and t h e Vancouver Sun were read and ordered f i led. They dealt, with the matter of t h e i r meeting being closed t o all candidates and also of t h e i r area not receiving tax money,

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i n the construction of gravel sidewalks near schools.

A l e t t e r from the Surmy Federation of Ratepayers was received B U ~ inquiring if the Municipality wil1,provide a bulldozer a t cost t o assist OF R ~ P A Y E ~

~ 0 2 6 ~ FOR GRAVEL SIDEWALKS. Moved by Councillor Ardiel

Seconded by Councillor Reaciman That t h i s matter be referred t o the 1960

Irnirn council. Carried.

B.C. EIF&TRIC 18. EU3 STRET LIGHTING DELAY' t h e problem had now been overcome.

A le t ter from the B. C. Electr ic Co. Ltd. was received explaining the delay t h i s year on t h e ins ta l la t ion of street l ight ing and advising t h a t

The le t ter was ordered fi led.

y R . HALL FlEQtEST FOR GRAVEL,

MOTHER' GOO= KINIBRGARTEN APPLICATION FOR 25 CHILDEBN.

W. TOWN= RATEPAYBRS

19 a A request- from 8. Hall was received f o r gravel on h i s road. Moved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor S. F. Johnston That t h i s matter be referred t o the Board

Carrie do of Works Committee f o r report.

20. An application was received from the Mother Goose Kindergarten t o increase its- enklment and one more teacher.

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kindergarten be approved.

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23.. A l e t te r from the West concerning the need of a t r a f f i c

TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT SCOTT & TOWNLINE RDS.

Committee f o r report.

'MET. JT. COMMITTEE

children. They have now added one more room

Moved by Councillor Readinan 'Seconded by Councillor J. F. Johnston That t h i s application f o r 25 children a t t h e

Carried.

Townline Batepayers1 Association was received signal at Scott and Townline Roads. Moved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor Ardiel That t h i s matter be referred t o the Traffic

HE: A I R POLLU- 22. TION. Committee and ordered f i led.

A report on air pollution was received from t h e Metropolitan Joint

"DITCIBS & 23 -Form requesting an examination by the Engineer under the nDitehes MATERCOURSES and Uatercourses Act" was received from I). Bifolchi on Lots 7 and 8 , %&, Sec- ACT" t i o n 17, Township 2, Plan 2163. D.BIFOLCH1. Moved by Councillor J. F. Johnston

Seconded by Councillor Readman That t h i s l e t t e r be recei-d and referred

Carried t o Mr . McGugan, our Engineer imder the trActn.

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A. STREET a. REGIEST TO CUT CHRISTMAS TREES . Seconded by Councillor J. F. Johnston

-A let ter from A. Street was received r e q z s t i n g permission to cut Christmas . trees on the h n i c i p a l property on Stokes Road.

Moved by Councillor Readman

. That t h i s request b not granted. Carried -0

25 A le t ter from the Hjorth Road Colnmunity Association was received inqidring t ha t i f a money by-law w a s placed for a Community Centre and d i d not pass, i f the Municipality would pay the necessary by-law costs.

The Clerk was instructed t o advise them t h a t i f t h e Municipality presented the by-law t o the ratepayers and it d i d not pass the Municipality would have t o pay the costs involved.

HJoRTH coMMupIm ASSlK RE MONEY BY-LAW

U "DRTCHF3 & 2%. Form nC" under the Witches and Watercourses Act" was received wATE;Rco-on a proposed di tch affecting Lot 4, NEk, Section 19, Township 2, Plan ACT" 7067. The ditch a f fec ts 124th Street , 76th, 78th, and 80th Avenues. A

meeting w i l l be held on Friday, December U t h , 1959, a t 9:OO a.m. i n regard t o t h i s proposed ditch.

a m 952 Moved by Councillor Ardiel Seconded by Councillor k. H. Johnson That the Municipal Engineer represent

Carried . t h e Municipality a t t h i s meeting.

EXCAVATION - 27, R. SHUTTUkCTcTH .30, Township 2, P i a 16581, owned by R. Shiittleworth.

A report was received on an excavation on Lot 60, Ezwk, Section

Moved by Councillor J. F. Johnston

That the coimcil declare t h i s excavation

Carried.

’ Seconded by Councillor Readman

a nidsance imder Section 878 and the owner be requested t o remedy it.

MIMJ’I’ES B.C. AVIATION 28. COUNCIL CONFER EMm . BOARD OF TRANS 29*

‘ORT Co”‘lsloNER&‘fect Surrey. flE PHONE RATES

The minutes of the 1959 B. C. Aviation Council Conference were received and ordered f i led.

A noti f icat ion from the Board of Transport Commissioners w a s received advising, of some changes i n telepkone ra tes which did riot

The- notice was ordered fi led.

EUlLS AND PAYROLLS:

Moved by Councillor J. F. Johnston Seconded by Councillor Readman That accounts s u b m i t t e d by the Finance

Committee as follows:

Expenditures

Accounts Payable 4812 - 4968 4969 k970 ti971 4986 A987 - 5001 SO02 - 5032

Payroll #22 Parks Board .

Waterworks Public Works Office

Jhcember 2, 1959.

60,207.76 J

363 038 b, 205.32 ’

12,878.55b 11,3 57.23 ’ 83, L3 5.38‘

2,016.69 0

13,161.90 sr 22,337,61-* 26,098 . LO .*

all as identified by the signature of the Reeve be passed fo r payment and cheques issued for same.

Carried.

i i ’Y O T m COIJIPETENT BUSIIESS:

SUINTER hORKS 1. P R O G R W .

The Manager reported t h a t i n connection w i t h the Winter Works Programme which had been started, 51 persons had been asked t o r epor t f o r work and 38 had showed up, 4 had been since discharged. correct the information reported in the Province recently.

employed f i r s t , a s the Senior Governments pay 106 of the cost.

Th i s was t o

He stated t h a t those persons on Social Assistance had been

D I T C H I S - 2. RY.AN PROERTY

The Pianager reported that in connection with the cleaning out di tch through Mr . Ryan's property the'owners would not contribute

They claim t h a t one of the main problems is of the towards t h e cost of $25O.OO. the water coming from North of the No. 10 Highway.

t h i s ditching. The Council had already authorized $100.00 towards the cost of ua

Moved by Councillor W. H. Johnson Seconded by Councillor J. F. Johnston That the Council approve the expenditure

of an additional $5O.C0 on cleaning out this ditch t o place it on a 6040 basis w i t h the owners t o pay the remaining 8100.00 and the work is t o be done t o connect t o the di tch on the Pra t t Road;

Carried.

mTHSHAN *3 S O C I E T P RW$.EST it was reported t h a t there were no funds available f o r t h i s grant t h i s FOR GRANT year.

In regard t o the request fo r a grant t o the Bethshan Society,

k v e d by Councillor J. F. Johnston Seconded by Councillor1 N. H. Johnson That t h i s matter' be referred to the 1960

Carrie do Coimc il . AD J0URNME;WT :

Moved by Councillor Readman Seconded by Councillor U. H. Johnson That the Council do now adjourri t o meet

again at the Municipal Hall, Cloverdale, B. C., on Monday, December X t h , 1959, a t 9:30 a.m.

Carried.

The me t ing ad-journed a t 2:25 p.m.

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