HIGHLIGHTS OF THE COUNCIL MINUTES OF

THE VILLAGE OF LIONS BAY

HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2005 at 7:00 P.M.

Present:            Mayor Douglas Miller

                        Councillor Joanne Ronsley

                        Councillor Elizabeth Jordan

                        Councillor Lisa Turpin

                        Councillor Chris Page

                        Administrator Lori Pilon

1.                   Mayor Miller called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

2.                   A motion was passed to approve the agenda.

3.                   Public Participation

            There were no questions from members of the public.

4.         Delegations

A.                 Rob Ahola on behalf of MoT; and David Wallace, Andrew Allen and Corey Johnson from Peter Kiewit were present regarding burning organic debris from Work Package 2 Sea to Sky Improvement (approximately 130 semi loads) at Brunswick Pit.

On behalf of MOT/Peter Kiewit, Rob Ahola withdrew the request for approval to burn organic debris at Brunswick Pit.  Ahola apologized for the angst the request had caused and expressed his sincere desire to increase consultation and rebuild the relationship with Lions Bay.

            B.         Louis Peterson regarding burning at Brunswick Pit.

Peterson asked that his written presentation be passed on to Rob Ahola of MOT to show how the community of Lions Bay reacted to the possibility of burning at Brunswick Pit.

            C.         Myette Raynes and Troy Speedie regarding proposed gravel pit at

                         McNab Creek.

A comprehensive package on a proposed gravel pit to be developed at McNab Creek was presented.  The delegation advised that the proposed development would impact sustainability of the environment (second largest estuary on Howe Sound), impact the enjoyment of the area and increase shipping traffic.

It was agreed that Mayor Miller write Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Ministries of Mines and Forestry requesting information on any applications from AJB for development of a gravel pit at McNabb Creek.

5.         A motion was passed to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting

            held on December 20, 2004.

            Mayor Miller advised that he had been informed that there were no alternates on GVRD committees so he would not be attending Planning and Environment Committee meetings.

6.         Unfinished Business

            A.        Beach Accesses

                        A motion was passed that the Village move forward in providing safe public access at the two beach accesses on Lions Bay Avenue. Councillor Turpin Opposed

            B.        Burning at Brunswick Pit – Reconsideration of a motion

                        A motion was passed that motion 9A of the Council minutes of December 20, 2004 regarding Burning at Brunswick Pit be rescinded.

            C.         Landscaping encroachment at 35 Brunswick Beach Road

                        James Stephenson was present and advised that he was seeking additional information from his insurer.

                        A motion was passed that this item be deferred for more information.

7.         Reports

A.        Finance Manager

            An information report on the 2005 Assessment Roll was presented

                        A motion was passed that the Assessment Roll 2005 report be received for information.

B.         Mayor

            Mayor’s report dated January 17, 2005 was presented.

            A motion was passed to receive the Mayor’s report.

C.         Council

            Councillor Turpin – TransLink issues

            An information report on Translink issues was presented.  Council requested that the Administrator send Translink information to Mayor Barbara Sharp, North Shore representative on Translink.

A motion was passed to receive Councillor Turpin’s report.

8.         Correspondence

A.        List of Correspondence for the period ending January 14, 2005

            A motion was passed to receive the List of Correspondence for the period ending

            January 14, 2005.

B.         Action Items from list of correspondence for the period ending January 14, 2005

            A motion was passed to receive the Action Items from list of correspondence for the period ending January 14, 2005.

            i)          Letter from Danielle Wenkstern dated December 9, 2004 

                        regarding development of a local skating rink

                        Letter to be sent thanking Wenkstern and inviting her to be

                        part of next OCP review.

            ii)         Letter from Glen Sollers dated December 15, 2004

                        regarding Kelvin Grove Interchange

                        Letter to be sent to Sollors explaining the ‘Design, Build, Finance, Operate’ process and referring Sollers to the Sea to Sky Project for more information.

9.         New Business

            Proposed community garden for upper Oceanview Road

            A letter from John Dudley, Block Watch Captain, dated January 12, 2005

            was presented.

A motion was passed to approve the request to develop a community garden at the top of Oceanview Road, and that the installation of a bench be pursuant to the Village’s Park Bench Program.

10.        In Camera

A.        Personnel Pursuant to Section 90 (1) (c) of the Community Charter

            (1 item)

B.         Legal Pursuant to Section 90 (1) (g) of the Community Charter

            (1 item)

            A motion was passed to move the meeting in camera at 8:30 p.m.

            A motion was passed to revert the meeting back to regular at 9:00

            p.m.

11.        Adjournment

            A motion was passed to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.

 Original minutes signed by Mayor & Administrator