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M W i C i p d . Hall, Cloverdale, B. C. J a u a r y 19th, 1948.

The council met pursuant to adjournment. LvJl A l l of the members were present with the exception of Councillor Johnston.

Moved by Councillor Shepherd Seconded by Councillor Atciison That the Minutes of the previous meeting be adopted as read.

Carried

DELEGATIONS :

struction of portion of Rankin Road, South off Newton Rocd. Yr . George Spurgeon - came before the Council and requested con-

Johns ton . BY-LAUS :

conbidered.

adopted, signed

sidered.

adopted, signed

He was asked t o defer h i s request pending the a r r iva l of Councillor

"Rules of Order Repeal By-law, 1948, No. 898" was read and re-

Moved by Councillor Atchison Seconded by Councillor Kuhn That "Rules of Order Repeal By-law, 1948, No. 898" be f ina l ly by the Reeve and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.

Carried

"Beer License Taxation By-law, 1948, No. 899" was read and recon-

Moved by Councillor Adams Seconded by Councillor Bishop That "Beer License Taxation By-hw, 1948, No. 899" be f ina l ly by the Reeve and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.

Carried

"Annual Loan By-law, 1948, No. 900' was read and reconsidered. Moved by Councillor Atchison Seconded by Councillor McPherson That " A n n u e l Loan By-law, 1948, No. 900" be f ina l ly adopted,

signed by the Reeve and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal. Carried

"Machinery and Bquipment Purchase By-hw, 1948, No. 901" was

Moved by Councillor Shepherd Seconded by Councillor YcPherson That "Machinery and Equipment Purchase By-law, 1948, No. 901" pas

introduced and read a first time.

i t s first reading.

pass i t s second

Said By-1a.w was then read a second time. Moved by Councillor K u h n Seconded by Councillor Adams That "BBachinery and Quipment Purchase By-law, 19.68, No. 901" reading.

Carried

S a i d By-law was then read a thi rd t h e . Moved by Councillor Atchison Seconded by Councillor Bishop That "Machinery and Fquipment Purchase By-law, 1948, No. 901" be

passed subjeat t o reconsideration. Carried

Councillor Johnston took his seat a t th i s point in the meeting.

"Land6 Purchase and Dedication By-law, 194.8, No. ma was intro-

Moved by Councillor McPherson Seconded by Councillor Adams T h a t WLands Purchase and Dedication By-law, 1948, No.

duced and read f o r a first time.

pass its first reading.

Carried

Said By-law was then read a second time. Moved by Councillor Bishop Seconded by Councillor Atchison That nLanda Purchase and Dedication By-law, 1948, No. 902" pass its

second reading. Carried

Said By-law was then read a third time. Moved by Councillor Shepherd Seconded by Councillor Johnston T h a t "Lands Purchase and Dedication By-law, 194.8, No. be passed

subject to reconsideration. Carried

"Lands Sale By-law, 1948, lo. 903n was introduced and read a first

Moved by Councillor McPherson Seconded by Councillor Shepherd That %ande Sale By-law, 1948, No. 903" pass its first reading.

time .

Carried

S a i d By-law was then read a second time. Moved by Councillor K u h Seconded by Councillor Atchison T h a t "Lands Sale By-law, 1948, No. 903" pass its second reading.

Carried

Said By-law was then read a third time. Moved by Councillor Adams Seconded by Councillor Bishop That WLands Sale By-law, 194.8, No. 903" be passed, subject t o re-

consideration. 0 Carried

M r . Spargeon - once more came before the Council and produced

correspondence dealing with his previous request fo r canstruction of portion of Ranlcin Road, south off Newton Road. He also drew ettention t o drainage conditions affecting his property and requested tha t the Council take action t o inaprave this and the access t o h i s property.

Discussion ensued. Moved by Councillor Johnston Seconded by Councillor Shepherd That M r . Spurgeon's request be referred t o the Councillor of the

Ward concerned and the Engiaeer f o r investigation and an estimate of the cost of the requested improvements f o r report t o the next meeting of t he Council.

Carried - UTTERS R E F E W FROM PREVIOUS YEETMGS mR RECOMMENDATION OR REFORT lWt& CON- SIDERED, AND DEaLT WITH AS FOLLOWS:

Councillor McPherson reported t h a t he and the Reeve had inter-

Councillor YcPherson spoke highly of Mr. Fraserls ab i l i t i e s and

The Reeve reiterated Councillor McPhersonls statements. Moved by Councillor Adams Seconded by Councillor YcPherson That M r . G. W. Bruce Fraser of White Rock, be appointed Munici-

viewed M r . G. W. Bruce Fraser, Barrister, of White Rock, and that M r . F'reser had intimated that he would be w i l l i n g t o accept hhe appointanat.

pointed aut that he was a local resident and was practicing h is profession i n the Distr ic t .

pal Solicitor f o r the current year. Carried

The appointment of two members t o the Surrey Tom Planning

Moved ky Councillor Atchison Seconded by Councillor McPherson lhat Yr. Roger Garstang of White Rock and Yr. Haddon Bolivar of

Commission t o f i l l the vacancies now existing on the Commission was discussed.

R. R. 4, New Restminster be appointed members of the Surrey Tom Planning Com- mission f o r the term now ensuing.

Carried

Moved by Councillor Shepherd Seoonded by Councillor YcPherson That Reeve Schults be appointed the Council1s representative on

the Surrey Town Planning Commission f o r the current year. Carried

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Lewis James - complaint regarding flooding conditions affecting

Councillor McPherson reported tha t he and the Engineer had investi-

Councillor McPherBonvs recommendation was accepted and the

R. M. Burns, Assistant Deputy Minister of Finance - Regarding

his property on Victoria Avenue, White Roclt.

gated the condition complained of and recommended tha t a ditch be constructed on the lane t o carry off the water.

Clerk was instructed t o advise M r . James that the matter would be attended to. d

a P P u c a t i a of funds remaining t o the credit of the Municipality under the terms

of "Revenue Surplus Appropriation Actg, 1947, Section 2(b).

gone into the matter and recammended that the funds be allocated for erection of an Old People's Home to replace hsington House.

being used for this purpose was not satisfactory, and that it should be disposed as soon as it was possible to do so.

Councillor Atchison reported that it would be possible to arrange with the Municipality of Langley to care for seven of the inmates of Kensington House if the building was sold.

Considerable discussion ensued regarding disposal of the present Home and the location of a site for the new Horns.

Councillor Shepherd expressed his opposition to disposal of the present Home until arrangements hsd been made for construction of a new one.

Noved by Councillor Adams Seoonded ly Councillor McPherson That the surplus funds remainfag to the credit of the Muniaipality

pursuant to the terms of "Revenue Surplus Appropriation Act, 1947" be allocated for the purpose of constructing a new building for the care of Old People to re- place Kensington House.

The Finance and Social Service Committees reported that they had

The Codttee pointed out that the condition of' the building now

Carried

Moved by Councillor &ams Seconded by Councillor Johnston That the selection of a site for the proposed new Home for the Aged

and the advisability of disposing of the present Home (Kensington House) be referred to the Social Service Committee for investigation and report.

Carried

It was suggested that the Social Service Committee discuss this matter with the Superintendent of the Home.

G., Patterson, Secretary, Surrey Municipal Employees' Association Re- questing a meeting with the Council to discuss working conditions and wage and salary schedules .

Some diacussion ensued. Moved by Councillor Johnston Seoonded by Councillor Adam3 That this request be referred to the Labour and Equipment Committee

of the Council, said Committee to meet the representative of the Employees' Assooi- ation and discuss the matter in question.

$carried

The question of formulating a uniform policy in connection with the activities of the various volunteer fire brigade8 was deferred pending further consideration by the Fire Cormittee.

C. V. Vawhan - offer of $135.00 as purchase price of the tislber on

Councillor hhu reported and recommended acceptance of this offer. Moved by Councillor AtclLison Seconded by Councillor Johnston That the offer of Mr. C. V. Vaughan of $135.00 as purchase price

the H* i i W i Section 34, Tp. 7.

of the timber on Hh I?T& Section 34, Tp. 7, be accepted and that he be given two months from date for its removal.

Carried

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Yr, D a i s - request f o r construction of portion of Ken-

Councillor Kuhn reported tha t the Engineer and he had sington Mud Bay Road, east of Hall's Pra i r ie Road.

gone over t h i s road allowance in question and had found tha t it would be ex- teemely expensive t o construct and also t ha t in view of the drainage problems involved and the nature of the ground it would be impossible t o construct and gravel the road i n one year.

i n connection with h i s Ward's works programme f o r the current year. The matter was l e f t with Councillcr K u h n fo r consideration

MATTERS REFERRED BY THE PREVIOUS COublCIL TO THE INCOMING COUNCIL WERE CONSIDERED AND DEALT WITH AS FOLLOWS:-

Constructionof pathway - from Christopherson Road t o the

Referred t o Councillor Adams f o r Consideration in connection beach - with his Ward's current works programme,

License Inspector's reauest - fo r enactment of Professional

Ordered tabled, T a x By-law, pursuant to Section 308 Subsection 39(4) of the "Municipal Act".

Cloverdale Ratepagers' Association - re condition of drain-

Referred t o Councillor Atchison fo r consideration i n age ditch through Cloverdale.

connection with the current year's works programme in Ward 4.

B. C. Hollis and others - Request f o r completion of Elorth-

Councillor Bishop reported tha t this w a s a large and expensive

The matter was l a id over f o r consideration l a t e r in the year.

line Road from King George VI Highway t o Nichol Road,

undertaking which could not be decided upon a t this time.

W i l l i a m Hornby - Request f o r extension of Croft Road t o his

Councillor Atchisan reported tha t it would not be possible property.

t o undertake the work this year.

R. P. HacCaig - bques t for construction of road access t o Lots "F" and "an, DL 121, Gp. 2, Map 911.

Councillor Bishop reported tha t t h i s request would require

The matter was then l a i d over. further consideration before it could be dea l t w i t h .

H. L, Stenart - Clafg l for compensation f o r property allegedly damaged by s l ide at corner of Habgood St ree t and Columbia Avenue, mite Rock.

Councillor YcPherson reported tha t he and the Engineer had been over the property in question and tha t the Engineer was making a survey t o ascertain the amount of encroachment with the view of exchanging portion of a municipally awned l o t for the portion of the property covered by the slide.

properties be authorized and suggested tha t t h i s would be the most satisfactory way of se t t l ing t h i s claim.

Councillor McPherson recommended tha t the exchange of

Councillor McPherson's recommendation was approved.

Harry A. Simpson and other? - Petition f o r improvement of Park

Councillor Bishop reported and the peti t ion was referred t o Drive off Grosvenor Road.

him for consideration in connection with the current year's works programme in Ward I.

Mrs. S . Cassells - Complaint regarding condition of Buena Vista

Councillor McPherson reported that the complaint had been in- Avenue, m i t e Rock, and request for construction of protective abutment.

vestigated and tha t the Municipality could not uudertake the uork requested.

CORRESPONDENCE WAS READ MD DEALT WITH AS FOLLOWS:

George S. Chadsey - Requesting gravelling of Bonaccord Road North; also extension of Berguson Road from Goldstone Road to Bonaccord Road. Stating he was unable t o operate his business f o r approximately two months last Spring because of road conditions and tha t he did not want a repi t i t ion of these conditions t h i s year. amount of Trades License fees paid.

Also drawing attention t o the increased taxes and the

Referred t o Councillor Bishop for attention.

E, J. Russel+ - Offering price of $5.00 per 1. fo r timber on Blocks 8 and 9, Section 34, Block !jN, F&nge l W , Map 1187 - advising tha t approxi- mate* 20 PI. f ee t of timber is on this property.

Offer not accepted. t o retain the timber on municipally owned properties.

Clerk to advise that the Council desires

Moved by Councillor Atchison Seconded by Councillor Johnston That the Council adjourn fo r lunch t o reconvene a t 1:15 p.m.

Carried

A t 1 : 1 5 porn., the Council reconvened as per motion for adjournment. A l l of the members were present.

Messrs. 1. E. Johnson, E. 0. Hamre and Thomas Johnston - Representing the various Fire Committees of Surrey came before the Council and presented a brief setting out the basis of a uniform policy covering the operatian of the several Fire Departments.

Mr. 1. E. Johnson, acting as spokesman f o r the delegation, pointed out the onerous position of the volunteer f i r e fighters i n being called out t o f igh t bush f i r e s throughout the Distr ic t and suggested that a man be appointed and supplied with the necessary equipment t o look af te r f i r e s of this nature, He also stressed the need for appointment of a co-ordinating officer t o organize the various Fire Departments, with authority to c a l l out the various brigades, and t o inspect all equipment and t o see tha t it is maintained i n satis- factory working condition.

meet the delegation and the Chief of Police and b. Burton, Fire Inspection Officer, for the Municipality, t o bring in recommendations to the Council for the reorgani- zation of the Fire Department.

The matter was referred t o the Fire Committee of the Council t o

as

A delegation. representinn the West Tomline Ratepayerst Association - Came before the Councfi and complained of the condition of the roads in the Townline, Scott Road, King George Highway Area, emphasizing particularly condition of Townline Road between Scott Road and the Highway.

must be paved this year i n order t o carry the t r a f f i c and pointed out that the condition existing a f t e r the f r o s t s last winter could not be tolerated again.

The Reeve pointed out tha t the Council intended t o send a delegation t o interview the Minister of Public Works in an e f fo r t t o obtain assistance in improving and maintaining the main roads of the Municipality and stated that t h i s section of Tomline Road would be given consideration in th is connection . problems affecting Townline Road were discussed. ferred t o Councillors Shepherd and Johnston for consideration i n connection with the current works programme.

taken t o induce the Provincial Government t o assist the Municipality in main- taining roads of t h i s nature.

The delegation contended that th i s section of Townline Road

Considerable discussion ensued during which drainage The matters were then re-

The delegation offered t o support the Council i n any action

A deleaation represent- D r o D e r t v m e rs on S u l h 'van Stre& - Port Mann - came before the Council and complained of condition of the Street and requested that it be put in good condition as soon as possible. The dele- gation also d r e w attention t o condition of culverts on Port Yenn Road adjacent t o the C. N. Railway shops and suggested that they should receive attention.

would investigate the matters complained of on Wednesday, the 21st inst., and would meet members of t h e delegation a t 9:15 a. m.

It was arranged that Councillor Bishop and the Engineer

Messrs. Seabrook and Michiel - Representing four of t he taxi operators of White Rock, came before the Council and asked f o r enactment of a By-law t o regulate the operation of t a x i s in Ward Seven of the Municipality and t o s e t We maximum and minimum fares.

Cairsiderable discussion ensued regarding the fares now being charged and a lso the des i rab i l i ty of forcing discontinuance of multiple load- ing practice.

of the Council fo r investigation and recommendation. The request w a s referred t o the Public U t i l i t i e s Committee

M r . P. Warkentin - Came before the Council and offered t o open tha t portion of Westminster Road between Nicol Road and Goudette Road fo r the sum of $128.00 being half of the estimated cost of clearing, grading and removing brush and roots from the road allowance. The offer being conditional t o work being done during the week of January 18th t o 25th.

Moved by Councillor Bishop Seconded by Councillor.Johnston That Hr. Warkentin's offer be accepted and that he be

Carried authorised t o ppoceed with the work on the terns submitted by hias

Yessrs. Yams. PcGorran .a Haire, remesentinn the Clover- dale Branch 8f the Kinsments Club - came before the council and requested tha t the organization be given a deed t o the s i te of the proposed Health Centre which they were in process of erecting.

Mr. krrs, acting as spokesman f o r the delegation, pointed out tha t h i s organization had spent approximately $5,000.00 t o date on cibnstruction

k d

of the M d i n g , tha t it would require a t least another $6,500.00 t o complete the building and tha t approximately $l,5OO.OO of t h i s wa8 st i l l i n hand. He stated that h i s organization proposed t o place a mortgage on the property in order t o obtain sufficient funds for completion of the building as rapidly as possible and that it was necessary for them t o hold the t i t l e t o the property before the mortgage could be obtained. He also stated that it was the intention of h i s organization t o turn the building over t o the Municipality f o r use as a Health Centre as soon as it was completed and t o transfer the property back t o the Municipality when the mortgage had been paid off, which he estismted would take about two years.

The matter was discussed fully. Moved by Councillor Atchison Seconded by Councillor Kuhn That the Clerk be instructed t o prepare and introduce the

necessary By-law t o authorize the transfer of the s i t e of the proposed Health Centre t o the CloverdPle Kinsmen's Club, on the terms outlined by Mr. Marrs.

Carried

A delegation representing the Sunnyside Community Association and the Sunnyside Farm F o m - Came before the Council and presented a brief re- commending a certain rogramme of works for the Sunnyside Area.

M r . A. Ranuns, acting as spokesman for the delegation, Pead the brief and several of the matters brought up were discussed briefly.

Moved by Councillor Kuhn Seconded by Councillor Adagls That the Council express the i r appreciation $or the interest

shown and that the Brief be referred t o Councillors Kuhn and Ad- for consider- ation and report.

Carried

Mr. Rawlina requested tha t a meeting be held in the Sunnyside Area before construction i s commenced on the Sunnyside Water System t o discuss methods of install ing the water mains, etc.

in the near future. It was decided that the Water Conanittee would arrange a meeting

W I N G OF CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED

Mrs. Manw Hamiltoll. Secreta=. G reen Timbers Conmnaritsr A ss'q. - Drawing attention t o condition of Archibald Road and requesting that the Council consider hard surfacing this road from Pacific Highway t o Mewton Road t h i s Suramer . Kennedy Road t o King George %ghway.

the ravine on Waldon Road and also involved in construction of Kennedy Road from Nicol Road t o the fiighway.

consideration in connection w i t h current year' s works prcgramrae .

Also requesting completion of Waldoa Road f i l l and opening of

Some discussion ensued regarding the expense involved in crossing c

The l e t t e r was referred t o Councillors Bishop and Johnston f o r

Wm. P. lilson - Drawing attention to the increased valuation placed on his property fo r taxation purposes f o r the current year and requesting tha t Unwin Road be improved t o jus t i fy the increased valuation and t o permit him reasonable access t o h is property.

with the current year's works programme. Referred t o Councillor Johnston for consideration i n connectiap

F. L. mte - Enquiring if the Municipality would consider

Clerk t o advise tha t t h i s property is not f o r sale as it sale of 2* acres of Lot 11, V@ NW2 Section 18, Tp. 2, Map 2285.

i s being held fo r drainage purposes.

B a n k d f Montreal, Cloverdale - fiequesting further con- sideration regarding construction of a cement sidewalk on Melrose S t ree t ad- joining t he i r new premises and undertaking t o bear 50% of the costs of con- struction.

Considerable discussion ensued regarding the advisabili ty of continuing local improvement projects on the 50-50 basis with the property owners involved.

question was t o replace the wooden sidewalk which had fallen into disrepair and he reported tha t the Surrey h t r t a r Athletic Association was also .Rilling t o pay one half the cost of reconstruction of the sidewalk in front of t he i r premises on Melrose Street.

Councillor Atchison pointed out t ha t the sidewelk in

Moved by Councillor Atchison Seconded by Councillor Johnston That replacement of the wooden sidewalk an Melrose Street ,

with a cement sidewalk be authorizied on the basis t ha t the property owners in- volved pay one half the cost of reconstruction,

Carried

P. F. Baillargeon, Secretary, Board of Transport Com- missioners - for Canada - Enclosing copy of Order & t h e Board N0.67998 cover- instal la t ion of two flashing l i gh t signals and one be l l a t the crossing of the Great Northern Railway right-of-way and Crescent Road. Costs t o be apportioned a s follows:-

4% of cost of instal la t ion (not t o exceed $1,240.00) t o be w i d out of Railway Grade Crossing Fund. 75% of remainder of cost t o be borne by the Railway Company and 25% by the Municipality.

Cost of maintenance and operation be borne as follows:-

755 by the Railmy Company and 25% by the b i c i p a l i t y .

Ordered filed.

The Reeve ordered a f ive minute intermission a t t h i s point and when t h i s period had elaased the Council continued with the reading of correspondence.

Rhn. E. Secord - Requesting tha t portion of Stokes Road, West

Referred t o Councillor Adams and the Engineer f o r consider- of Stevenson Road, be opened up t o give him access t o his property.

ation.

MrS. Marie 1111. TerreU, Secretary, Ocean Park Conmiunity Ass'n. Requesting "that deplorable condition of Stevenson Road be

Referred t o Councillor Adams and the Engineer f o r consideration.

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attended t o un t i l such time as 'block top' can be placed thereon". rrl

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Alexander kdoc& - Drawing attention to drainage from two culverts on Berth Bluff Road flowing into his property and contaminating his well.

Elefer*dito Councillor McPherson and the Engineer.

& Leighton Youn~, Secretary, White Rock Board of Trade - Draw-

Condition of the bridge was the subjedt of discussion and the

ing attention to serious condition of Number Two Bridge on Marine Drive and re- questing that it be given attention before a serious accident occurs.

Engineer reported that the estimated cost of repairing the present bridge with a fill was $3,300.00 of which amount the Provincial Government had agreed to con- tribute the sum of $l,ooO.a>.

in connection w i t h the current year's programme. The matter was referred to Councillor McPherson for consideration

J. C. Walker, President, Newton Local, B. C. Poult- Producerst Association - Advising of their application to the Board of Transport Commissioners for abolition or reduction of the long distance toll charges of the Be C. Telephone Company between the New Westminster and Newton Exchanges. telephone users on the Newton Exchange are cut off from free calling privileges to the South WestminSter and New Westminster areas to which it is naturally tributory because of the geographical. location and soliciting the support of the Council of his organizatiaFS,eEforts to have the toll charges removed.

Pointing out that the

The matter was discussed. Moved by Councillor Adems Seconded by Councillor McPherson That the Council support any effort to obtain toll free calling

privileges to all portions of the Municipelity. Carried

C, R. Bennetton, President, White Rock Old Age Pensioners' Asstn. - Advising of movement to increase ntlnimtm taxi fares in mite Rock area

to 50 cents per passenger and appealing for ection by the Council to prevent any increese in present fares. Pointing out the hardship any increase in fares would cause recipients of Old Age Pensions who required use of taxi service.

Councillor YcPherson reported that there was lcgnsiderable mis- information circulating regarding the minimum taxi fares in White Rock and the matter was discussed to some length.

The letter was referred to the rublie Utilities Committee of the Council for further consideration.

F.L.T. Friend, Secretary-Treasurer, C a n a d i a n Legion, Branch No. 8, Wh$te Rock - Advising of his organization's opposition to any increase in minimum taxi fares charged in the White Rock area, pointing out the hardship it would cause veterans and Old Age Pensioners who are severely handicapped by the rapid increase in cost of living. fiequesting the support of the Council to prevent any such increase.

Referred to the "ublic Utilities Committee of the Council.

Fabian Huh, Clerk-CoUEtor, Surrey Dykinn District - Enclosing copy of Financial Statment for the year 1947 and advising that the Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers of the District will be held in the Liberal H a l l , Cloverd:lle, on Saturday, January %thy 1948.

Ordered filed.

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Moved by Councillor PcPherson Seconded by Councillor Shepherd T h a t Councillor Atchison and the

represent the Municipality a t the Annual b e t - of

the City of Blaine

l a w gor submission

City Clerk, Blaine, Washington - is prepared to supply water t o the

Ordered filed. Moved by Councillor K u h n Seconded by Councillor McPherson

Engineer be delegated to the Surrey Dyk5ng District.

Carried

Advising terms on which proposed Doughs Water A r e a .

That the Clerk be instructed t o prepare the necessary By- t o the electors of the proposed Douglas Water Area.

Carried

John G. Farmer, Secretary, Board of park Commissioners - Re- questing an appointment f o r h i s Board to meet the Council i n Committee of the Whole t o discuss this year's programe of work i n the Parks.

Moved by Councillor Kuhn Seconded by Councillor Adaats That the Council arrange to meet with the Board of Park

Commissioners in Committee of the Whole on Thursday, the pel Hall, Cloverdale, a t 10 a.m.

Municipal Clerk - Statutory notices Special Survey of the IfW* Section 29, Tp. 7. pursuant t o Surveys Act".

Ordered fi led.

22nd instant, a t the hmici-

Carried

given in connection with Section 7 of the "Sgecial

, ,Ii

W. E. Johnson, Chairman, White Rock Fire Committee - Request- ing that the following equipment be purchased for his Fire Department for more efficient f i r e fighting In that area.

2 shut-off hose nozzles fo r 19 hose - t i p t o be 3/48 1 hose clamp f o r shutting off water i n broken hose

(QFUIIP t o be provided with foot lever)

II. E. Johnson, Chairman, White Rock Fire CosrPnittee - Request ing that the White Rock Fire Department be provided with a spare t i r e - size 9.00 x 16 - 10 ply - fo r the Fire Truck purchased from the War Assets Corporation.

Moved by Councillor Johnston Seconded by Councillor Kuhn That purchzse of the equipment requested be approved.

Carried

Councillor YcPhersan reported that the Committee of the White Rock Fire Area wished t o make sopie changes i n the doors of the White Rock Fire H a l l and submitted specification and estimate of the cost of t h i s work.

Noved by Councillor K u h n Seconded by Councillor Adams That request of the White Rock Fire Comaittee be approved and

the matter be referred t o the Fire Committee of the Council with authority to invite tenders fo r carrying out the work.

Carried

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George Hassey, Chairman, Tunnel C o d t t e e , Delta Board of Trade - Enclosing copy of resolution which was presented t o the Prov-

inc ia l Government and the reply made by the Hon. Minister of public Works re- garding the proposed tunnel under the Fraser River.

Ordered f i led.

B. C. Bracewell, Inspector of Municipalities - Advising that pursuant t o an Order in Council affording &leviation of schopl taxation for the year 1947 on the basis of f ive m+lls on improvements up t o a value of $2,400.00 on farm properties of not less than f ive acres - the re l ie f t o be granted tax- payers of Surrey is as follows:-

>

238 parcels with improvements valued 63 $) 571,200. $ 1,428.00 3,263 I I) " @ $ 19933,436. 4,833 59

That the allowances may be returned i n cash or applied on

Moved by Councillor Shepherd Seconded by Councillor Johnston That the correspondence be tabled pending discussion of this

current o r arrears of taxes.

matter a t the next meeting of the Fraser Valley Sunicipal Association. Carried

E. A. Fountain, Clerk of the Township of Langley - Circular addressed t o members of the Praser Valley Municipal Assocdation requesting the Association t o discuss rebate of 1947 school taxes referred t o i n the l e t t e r of &e Inspector of Municipalities, a t the next meeting of the Association and suggested that the Municipal Clerks be requested t o attend th i s meeting.

Moved by Councillor Shepherd Seconded by Councillor K u h n That the Reeve, one member of the Finance Committee and the

Clerk attend the next meeting of the Fraser Valley Municipal Association. Carried

Secretam, Victorian Order of Nurses - Extending an invitation

Olerk t o acknowledge with thanks and advise that the Reeve

t o the Reeve and Council t o attend t h e i r Annual Board Meeting, t o be held i n the O d d Fellows Hall, on Monday, February 9th, a t 8 p.m.

and as many of the Councillors as possible would attend.

Trustees, Zion Lutheran Church, Cloverdale - App ing fo r exemp-

Moved by Counomor Shepherd Seconded by Councillor Atchison That the Clerk be instructed to prepare and introduce the

tion from taxation on the Church building on Lots 8 and 9, pt. SW4 3 Section 8, TP. 8, b~

necessary T a x Exemption By-law covering the property in question. Carried

S. R. Seabrook and others - Application for enactment of By- law governing the operation of texis i n the part of the Eunicipality known as Ward 7.

Referred t o the public Ut i l i t i es Committee of the Council.

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CLERK'S REPORTS: The Clerk submitted correspondence

Harkley, Barrister and Solicitor, regarding appointment Solicitor .

He was instructed to advise of the Bruce Fraser to this position.

The Clerk presented correspondence

with Mr. Harold L. of the Municipal

appointment Yf Yr. G. W.

from the Children's Aid Society of Vancouver, B. C., advising of the apprehension of Geraldine Audrey O s w d U and subsequent application for committal to come up for hearing in the Family Court in Vancouver on Monday, February 2nd.

Yrs. Edna L. Page. Assistant Inspector of Institutions - Inquiry if the Municipality would approv@'the granting of a Provincial License to Mrs. Tihinfrpy for the caring of two children.

conditions of the home advising that a temporery license only be granted and that this be restricted to the two children now in the home.

The Clerk presented the report of the BBelfare Officer on

Moved by Councillor McPherson Seconded by Councillor Adams That the recommendations of the Welfare Officer be approved

and the Inspector of Institutions be advised accordingly. Carried

Messrs. H. 1. Day and Hugh Rickard - Drawing attention to dangerous condition of large cottonwood tree on vacant l o t adjoining their pro- perties and requesting the Council to make necessary arrangements for i t s rgi- mwal .

Referred to Councillor Kuhn for investigation.

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The Clerk inquired regarding Councillors' indemnities

Moved by Councillor &ais Seconded by Councillor Johnston z

That the Clerk be instructed to prepare the necessary By-

for the current year.

law authorizing payment to the Reeve of the sum of $1,800.00 and to each of the Councillors the sum of $500.00 for the purpose of indemnifying said Reeve and Councillors in respect of their attendance at meetings of the Council and committees during the year 194.8.

Carried

The Clerk advised Councillors Bishop and Atchison of a meeting of the North Surrey Fire Committee on Monday, January 26th, 1948.

The Clerk also reported receipt of request from the North Surrey Fire Department for authority to issue Burning Permits for the fire season 1948. This request was laid over for consideratiibn later in the year.

The Clerk reported receipt of a request from Yr. A. Brown of R. R. 3, New Westminster, regarding the sale price of Lots '7 and 8, Block 5, Section 9, Block 9, Range 2W, Map 480.

investigation. Referred to Councillor Shepherd and the Engineer for

The Clerk reported receipt of request from the Building Inspector for revision of the Building By-lew.

Laid over for consideration.

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The recommendations of Surrey Town Planning Commission re- garding zoning restrictions on King George Highway were discussed and the Clerk was instructed to supply each member of the Council with copies of the Commission's recommendations.

C O M T T E E REPORTS:

Councillor Johnston presented a petition from residents of White R&, Kennedy Road area complaining of flooding of their properties and requesting construction of a ditch t o alleviate this condition.

This matter was referred t o the Engineer, fo r survey and report as t o possible action pursuant t o provisions of the "Ditches and Water Courses Acta .

Councillor McPherson drew attention t o inadequate garbage collection f a c i l i t i e s and non-collection of garbage i n the West end of White Rock

T h i s was the subject of some discussion. The Engineer reported tha t the present e q u i p n t was inadequate and tha t an additional truck would be required to provide seritice during the Summer months. He suggested that another man be added t o the present crew, t o a d s t in loading the truck.

t o implement the suggestion. The Engineer's suggestion was approved and he was authorized

~ ~ Councillor McPherson drew attention t o the inadequacy of s t r ee t

The matter was refer red^ to the public h . l i t i e s Committee lighting f a c i l i t i e s in W t e Rock.

f o r attention . Councillor McPherson also inquired regarding the leasing of

The Clerk reported that application had already been forwarded

The advisability of applying for a lease of portion of the

portion of the Great Northern r ight of way fo r parking purposes.

t o the Great Northern Railway Company for a lease of portion of the r igh t of way between the subway and Dupraz Auto Camp.

right-of-way along Washington Avenue from Martin Street east t o the present parking s t r i p fo r use i n connection with the widening of Vashington Avenue over the hill was discussed without action be% taken.

way between "A" and "B" Streets was discussed and was referred t o the Sanitation

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The condition of the culvert under the Great Northern right of

* and Health Corernittee.

BOARD OF WORKS COWITTEE:

The Reeve, as Chairman of the Board of Works C o d t t e e , reported tha t the Committee had recommended that a complete check-up of all wateaotks connections be made to ascertain if any properties were obtaining water service without payment of the required fees.

Moved by Councillor Kuhn Seconded by Councillor YcPherson That the Clerk be instructed to prepare a l i s t of all improved

properties i n the various water areas which were not being served according t o records of the waterworks Department.

Carried -

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The Reeve reported that the Committee had recommended changing the accounting set-up of the Board of Works and the Waterworks Depart- ment and suggested that the accounts of each of these Departments be kept separate in future; that a separate Department be set up for the Waterworks; that a l l stock for Waterworks be kept in the Waterworks Shed at South Westminster and that a suitable fees and to look after incoming and outgoing stock.

mau be placed in charge of the stock and equipment in the hnicipal Yard and that he could be usefully employed in his spare time in the Municipal Garage.

Moved by Councillor Adams Seconded by Councillor Johnston That the recommendations of the Committee be adopted.

Carried

be placed in charge with authority to accept connection

He also reported that the Codttee had recoattiended that a

The Reeve reported that the Committee had approved the recommendation ofthe Municipal Auditors re accounting methods to be followed in connection with the Board of Works expenditure and drew attention to Bbe reconrmend- ation with regard to the charging out of operating costs of Municipal equipmeat.

Moved by Councillor Atchison Seconded by Councillor McPherson That the recommendations of the Municipal Auditors in

connection with the accounting for Board of Works expenditure be adopted and that the Engineer submit the cost of operating the various pieces of Municipal equip ment on an hourly basis to be used in charging out work done in the various Wards.

Carried

The Reeve reported that the Committee had recommended that a Committee interview the Hon. Minister of public Works with the view of obtaining Provincial assistance in maintaining the following roads:

Torrnline Road New McLellan Road Johnston Road from K i n g George Highway to White Rot?k. Campbell River Road between the two Highways Marine Drive Stevenson Road

and suggested that the Council appoint a Committee to interview the linister of Public Works.

Councillor Adam suggested that the Reeve select a Committee. The matter was laid over for further consideration at the next meeting of the Board of Iorks Committee.

The question of obtaining new equipment was discussed briefly. Councillor Johnston reported that it was difficult to obtain quotations on graders and submitted a quotation from Finning Tractor Company covering a m e d Caterpillar Grader at a price of $13,830.00.

next Board of Works Committee meeting. Further consideration of this was deferred until after the

The question of erecting bunkers for the rock crushing equip- ment was discussed briefly and operating hnicipal graders two shifts per day was also discussed without action being taken.

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BILLS & PAYROLLS: Moved by Councillor Johnston Seconded by Councillor Atchison That accounts recommended by the Finance Goarmittee amounting

t o $12,942.98, Board of Works accounts totall ing $25,718.02 both as identified by the signature of the Reeve and Seal of the Corporation and accounts covered by TRarrant No. 1 of the Board of Park Commissioners amounting t o $137.50 be passed f o r payment and tha t cheques be issued f o r same.

Carried

loved by Councillor Shepherd Seconded by Councillor K u b That the Council a d j m t o meet again on Tuesday, February

Znd, l9@, at the Municipal Hall, Cloverdale, B. C., a t 10 o’clock a.m. Carried