M Municipal Hall, Cloverdale, B. C., April 24, 1961. The Council met pursuant t o

adjournment, a l l the members being present.

ADOPTION OF IJIINUTES Moved by Councillor Patterson Seconded by Councillor TAJood That the minutes of t he regular

Carrzed

RES.M0,436c

meeting held April 10, 1961, be adopted.

RJEPORTS OF STANDING CGiIMITTEES

1, BINANCE

A request w a s received f r o x t h e Treasurer to pay Armco Drainage and Metal Products the SM of $ 23,947.56 f o r pipe i n connection with the Water By-law.

He s ta ted t h a t t h i s was i n order f o r p a p e n t at t h i s tim. Moved by Councillor F onich Seconded by Councillor Wood That t h i s account i n the amount” RES NO .&37~

of $ 23,947.56 be paid.

2, PUBLIC WORKS

r~

Carried

(a) The minutes of t h e meeting of April 11th were submitted f o r adoption.

This dea l t with the paving of 16th Avenue from 168 t h Street t o t h e King George Highway which is .8 miles a t a cost of $ 19,300.00,

The matter of I t e m 65 i n Stage 2 of the Program of Work was discussed.

RES .NO e43 8~ Moved by Councillor Stagg Seconded by Councillor Patterson That t h i s Item 65 be tabled f o r

Carried discussion later with the Engineer. -

RES.NO.439C Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Patterson That t h e minutes of the Public

Carried Works C o a t t e e of April ll, 1961, be adopted as amnded.

3. UTILITIES

(a )

Discussion took place on Item D-2 which dea l t with the reduction of t h e

The minutes of the meeting of April 12th were submitted f o r adopt ion.

charge f o r rat feeding garbage from $ 5.00 t o $ 2.00.

rn

Moved by Counci:Llor Patterson Seconded by Couiicillor Stagg That Iten; D-2 be tabled t o

discuss later.

This motion was los t , Councillors Patterson and Stagg v o t h g i n favour, Councillors Fomich, Kuhn and Wood against.

RES .NO .Irlcoc Noved by Counci:Llor Fomich Seconded by Couiicillor Kuhn That t h e minutes of the meeting

Carried of April 12, 1961 be adopted.

Councillor Wood opposed.

(b) I n connection w i t h t he minutes, it had been recommended t h a t water on 20th Avenue Eas t of 176th Street be proceeded with as a h e a l Improvement I n i t i a t i v e project.

RES .NO .&lc Moved by Counci:Llor Fomich Seconded by Couiicillor Stagg That t he Assessor be directed,

under Section 416 t o prepare the necessary frontage tax assessment r o l l f o r 20th Avenue.

Carried

1 .

" .

RES .N0*442c (a 1 Noved by Counci:Llor Patterson Seconded by Couricillor Wood That t h e Council- approve t h e cru

deposit of $ 150,000.00 i n t h e Welfare Account f o r May, - Carried

Councillor Stagg opposed.

(b) A l e t t e r from the Minister of Welfare was received concerning the recent endorsement' by t he Council of t h e requesto ot the Interim h b l i c Social Welfare Committee of t h e reso lu t ion dealing with the d e t e r i o r a t i o n of Social Welfare services i n Br i t i sh Columbia.

The Minister could not agree t h a t there was any deter iorat ion i n the services, but s ta ted t h a t because of the sudden increase i n the number of unemployed persons seeking assistance there had been a cer ta in slow-down i n t h e usual a t ten t ion given t o other a c t i v i t i e s of service under h i s Department.

t h e f i e l d s t a f f by furnishing additional s t a f f t o meet the e\ituation.

proposed by his Department f o r information of the Council.

He s ta ted t h e Government had taken s teps t o a l l ev ia t e the pressures on

He also forwarded a copy of h i s address t o the Legislature on what i s

F?3S. NO .443 c Moved by Council.lor Patterson Seconded by Couricillor Fomich That t h e l e t t e r be received. Carried

It was pointed out t h a t nothing fur ther had been done i n regard t o a aeeting w i t h the F ln i s t e r ' t o discuss costs of Welfare and costs of Welfare Y

administration i n Surrey.

RES.NO.444c &loved by Councillor Wood

rr That the Clerk write the Seconded by Councillor Stagg

Minister t o see i f he or the Deputy IGnister alone could meet with the Municipal Council t o discuss costs of Welfare and costs of \?elfare administra- t i o n i n Surrey.

Carried

5* TRAFFIC, FIRE, POLICE Ah3 C I V I L DEFEnTCE

ElES .NO 4 . 4 5 ~ (a 1

of April 1 1 t h be adopted.

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Patterson That the minutes of the meeting

Carried - (b) A noOice of a conference on Civi l Defence Planning from June 72th

t o 15th at Arnprior f o r mayors and reeves was received.

tha t a representative from Surrey would be attending t h i s conference which is a t t h e expense of the Federal Government.

Due t o the time limit involved Acting Reeve Ardiel had notified them

RES .N0.446c Koved by Councillor Patterson Seconded by Councillor Wood That the action of the Acting

Reeve i n t h i s matter be endorsed.

REWO .!+47c.

t h i s Conference.

Carried

Moved by Councillor Patterson Seconded by Councillor Fomich That Councillor Ardiel attend

Carried

It was also thought t ha t such a course i n future should be held near the time of the Conference of the Canadian Federation of Mayors and iviunicipalities so that a delegate t o the Civil Defence course could also attend the Canadian Federation Conference,

FtES.NO.448c Moved by Councillor Patterson Seconded by Councillor Stagg That the Council suggest t o the

Union of B. C. Municipalities, who a re concerned wi th the Civ i l Defence course, t h a t i n future such a course be held adjacent t o the tinie of t h e Canadian Federation Conference.

Carried

(c) A l e t t e r from the Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs w a s read concerning Section l3lA of the 1961 Amendments t o the tfMunicipal Acttt. This deals with the compilation of a list of persons who would conduct the Municipal Government i n the case of emergency o r disaster.

RES.NO.&gc Moved by Councillor Patterson Seconded by Councillor Fomich That th i s matter be referred t o

Carried

- the Civi l Defence Committee fo r consideration.

RES .N0,450c

RES .NO. 451c

RES. NO. 452c

REs.No.453~

6. PLANMING, PARKS AND RECREATION

w Councillor Stagg reported tha t there w a s a meeting being held t h i s Thursday in Burnaby t o discuss the proposed Boundary Bay Industr ia l Developnent.

Moved by Councill.or Patterson Seconded by Councillor Kuhn That Councillors Stagg and Patterson

Carried represent Surrey at t h i s meeting.

7. FORMAL TENDER OPENING COMMITTEE

(a) Minutes of the meeting of A p r i l 10th were submitked fo r adoption

The lowest tender was from Craftsmen Printers i n the amount of $249.00. which deal t with the tenders received for printing the 1960 Financial. Statement.

Moved by Councill.or Patterson Seconded by Councillor Fomich That these minutes be adopted. Carried

(b) The minutes of the meeting of A p r i l 10th were submitted f o r consider-

These deal t with the tenders f o r supplying Bunker *tBrt f u e l o i l , !Die minutes were

ation.

asphalt and printing of debentures f o r By-law No. 1795. deal t with section by section.

(a) In regard t o the supplying of Bunker 'rBtt f ue l oil. the low tender was from Shel l O i l Company of Canada, Limited a t 1OQ per gallon, delivered the Surrey Asphalt Plant.

Moved by Councill.or Patterson Seconded by Councillor Stagg That the Council approve of the

Carried acceptance of the tender of the Shel l O i l Company of Canada Limited.

- t o

(b) I n regard t o asphalt requirements Imperial O i l Lj-mited was low tenderer f o r the supplying of SC-6 a t the asphalt plant at a price of 12.16d per gallon and of 85-100 at 12.164 per gallon.

roads at 19.11Q per gallon and Scotland and Adamson were l o w for the spraying of SC-6 at 17.5e per gallon,

Hi-way Transport Ltd. w a s low f o r the supplying of MC-0 sprafed on the

Moved by Councill.or Patterson Seconded by Councillor Fomich That the above recommendations

Carried and tenders be accepted as outlined.

( c ) In connection with the printing of debentures f o r B -la No 1795 the low tender w a s from Farwest Lithograph Ltd., at a cost oHSb 313.0b.

Moved by Councillor Patterson Seconded by Counckllor Wood That the tender of Farwest

Lithograph Ltd., be accepted at $ 343.00. RES, NO. 454c Carried

REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVEZS ON VARIOUS BOARDS

REs.No.455~

RES .NO. 457~

RES . NO. 458c

1. Lower Mainland Regional Plannin@; Board - Councillor Stagg reported br ie f ly on the meeting held last week and

s ta ted t h a t the second report on Industr ia l Developtent had now been received but w a s still confidential,

Moved by Councillor Patterson Seconded by Councillor Fomich That Councillor Stagg's report be

Carried accepted.

2. Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Industr ia l Development Commission

Councillor Kuhn reported br ie f ly on the Annual Dinner Meeting which he attended t h i s year.

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Wood That the report be adopted. Carried

3. Fraser Valley Regional Library Board

Councillor Fomich reported tha t i n connection with the request of group i n Newton f o r a permanent l ib rary , there had not been a meeting of the Board t o which he could take t h i s matter back t o the Board f o r fur ther consideration. over t o whoever was appointed t o the Board after the forthcoming election so t ha t it could be discussed at the next Board meeting.

He s ta ted tha t the request and information would be turned

Moved by Councillor Kuhn Seconded by Councillor Patterson That the report of Councillor Fomich

Carried be adopted.

4. Surrey Memorial Hospital Board

meeting of March 23rd and special

5. White Rock Hospital Board

(a)

Moved by Councillor Stagg Seconded by Councillor Patterson That the minutes of the regular

Carried meeting of March 23rd be received,

Woved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor K u h n mat the minutes of the meeting of

A p r i l 5th be received. Carried

(b) A l e t t e r from the White Rock Hospital Board was received enclosing a - corn of a l e t t e r from the Minister of Healih advising them tha t White Rock was considered part of the Metropolitan Hospital Planning Council area.

REs.NO.46Oc

Moved by Councillor Patterson Seconded by Councillor Fomich That the letter be received. Carried

6 . New Westminster Harbour Advisory Committee

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Wood That the Council request the

Commission to advise of their next meeting and to send copies of minutes of any meetings held this year.

RES .NO . b6lc Carried

7. Surrey Advisory Plannina Commission

(a) A letter from M r . Dingwall was received stating he would be pleased to accept appointment to the Commission to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Stevens, resigned.

Moved by Councillor Stagg Seconded by Councillor Wood That the Council approve the

appointment of Mr. Dingwall to the Surrey Advisory Planning Commission for the unexpired term of Commissioner Stevens.

RES .NO . 462c Wried

(b) In connection with the meeting of the Council a n d the Commission to discuss several applications for re-zoning, the Clerk reprted that the Commission could not meet the Council during the daytime because the Commission members were working.

next regular meeting on May 3rd. !&e Commission suggested that they meet with the Council at their

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Wood That the Clerk arrange this meeting

Carried with the Commission.

RES NO . 463 REEVE'S REPORT

(a) The Reeve reported he had attended the meeting of the Greater

He had raised the question of supplying of water by the Board Vancouver Water Board last Friday.

to the Bose Road tank and was advised by Commissioner Berry that they had no responsibility in this regard and that Reeve Hahn had withdrawn all objection to it.

had merely withdrawn the matter from the Agenda in view of a meeting to be held subsequent to the meeting of the Board on March 10th. Ardiel felt that the Council should have this matter clarified.

The minutes of the Water Board meeting indicate that Reeve Hahn

Acting Reeve

Moved by Councill.or Fornich Seoonded by Councillor S a g That this matter be tabled until the

solicitor is present. RES NO . 464c Carried

(b) The Acting Reeve presented a request from the Whalley Legion t o hold a benefit bowling night fo r the L i t t l e League Ba l l Club on Sunday,

q May 7th. Moved by Councillor Kuhn Seconded by Councillor Fomich That t h i s request be approved i f i t

does not confl ic t with the %ord's Day Act". REs.NO.46!jc Carried

(c) Acting Reeve Ardiel stated he w a s concerned with the paving of

He did not wish t o have t h i s road paved and then the pavement torn Ferguson Road and the proposed Sewer By-law f o r t h i s area.

up to l ay a sewer main down the middle of the road. Moved by Councillor Kuhn Seconded by Councillor Wood That t h i s matter be referred fo r

discussion with the Engineer. REs.No.466~ Carried

The Manager's Report under date of April 19th was presented by the Manager and considered as follows:

1. been received from the Dis t r ic t Engineer of the Federal Public Works Department, which had been turned over t o the Engineer to supply the necessary information.

He a l so s ta ted tha t a dredging company was doing work fo r a marina in tha t area and they had been asked t o quote a price on the work as w e l l ,

I n regard t o dredging material onto the beach a t Crescent, a report had

1*11

Moved by Councillor K u h n Seconded by Councillor Patterson That the Manager t r y for a Federal grant

on t h i s project and f o r additional protection t o the beach i n the form of a breakwater .

FlES .N0.46'7c Carried

2. of land f o r the works yard a t a cost of $ 22,855.52.

The m g e r reported that he had completed the purchase of four parcels

Moved by Councillor Patterson Seconded by Councillor K u h n That the Council approve of t h i s purchase

price of $ 22,855.52 for the property. RES . NO. 468e Carried

I n connection with the Whalley Sewer By-law, the Manager reported tha t

It had been agreed recently tha t a committee of the ratepayer groups

3. a redraft of t h i s by-law w a s now completed and w a s being typed.

in the area with a committee of the North Surrey Board of Trade would meet with the U t i l i t i e s Committee t o discuss financing of the Sewer By-law. B e W a g e r f e l t that t h i s meeting should be arranged as soon as possible t o finalize the By-law.

Grosvenor Dis t r ic t Ratepayers' Association, and West Whalley Ratepayers should be added t o the Committee in question t o have representation.

m The Manager recommended tha t in connection with the meeting t h a t the

Moved by Councillor K u h n Seconded by Councillor Patterson That the Council approve of the

recommendation of the Manager t o increase representation on. t h i s Committee. RES.NO.469c Carried

4. The W a g e r reported that the Sol ic i tor had submitted a copy of h i s submission t o the Public Uti l i t ies Commission concerning the application of the White Rock Water Works Company Limited fo r an increase in rates.

H i s account w a s submitted fo r payment. Moved by Councill.or Fomich Seconded by Counc:illor Patterson That the Council approve the payment

of the account of $ 250.00. RES.NO. 470c Carried

5. I n regard t o the problem of the bus s top a t Pat tul lo Ikidge and Scott Road, the Manager reported he had taken t h i s matter up with the Pacif ic Stage Lines and they had advised tha t they were prepared t o make cer ta in changes i n connection with t h i s service.

the matter. These changes were acceptable t o the person who had writ ten i n concerning

Moved by CounciKLor Wood Seconded by Councillor Patterson That the Manager advise the Pacific

Stage Lines of the acceptance of the proposed changes. RES .NO. 471c Carried

6. equipment f o r the Engineering Department tha t the Treasure:r was obtaining further prices on sui table instruments.

The Manager s ta ted i n regard t o the matter of transit and surveying

Moved by Counci1:Lor Patterson Seconded by Councillor K u h n That t h i s matter be tabled u n t i l

the Engineer was present. RES .PJO.k72c Carried

7. the works yard had been approved as a Winter Works project.

f e l t that an archi tect should prepare an overall plan fo r ;the development of the works si te, including the location of the necessary bui:Ldings.

property t h i s year, but f e l t tha t the first thing t o do would be t o fence the property with a chain l i n k fence.

The Manager reported tha t clearing of the Hall s i te a i d development of

The W a g e r stated that the Engineer and the Public Safety Administrator

He s ta ted tha t we would not have funds t o do much devcslopnent on t h i s

Moved by CounciXLor Stagg Seconded by Councillor Wood That the Council approve of the

fencing of the new works yard property, RES .NO . 4 7 3 Carried *

8. a t ives of the L i t t l e League Baseball Club and the Newton Kinsmen Club and

of t o i l e t f a c i l i t i e s and change room at Unwin Park, Newton, and the work had b$en put under way,

The Manager reported tha t the Parks Committee had met with represent-

the Kinsmen Club had agreed t o provide $ 1,000.00 towards the construction w

RES.NO.474c Moved by Counciltlor Sta g

Carried

& coul’c~lor b & 8 0 n i n s t cted t o make a study and plan of the works yard ~IL c u aq#&ifpf g d e e r a?# anager

Moved by Councillor Wood

That a le t ter of appreciation be sent m Seconded by Councillor Kuhn

t o the Kinsmen Club f o r t he i r donation i n regard t o these f a c i l i t i e s . Carried

9. Rock with the Fire Committee of Surrey, the City Clerk of White Rock had advised tha t they could not meet on May 9th as suggested,

I n regard t o the proposed meeting of the F i re Comrnittee of the City of White

Moved by Councillor Patterson Seconded by Councillor Kuhn That t h i s matter be referred t o the

Fire Committee to arrange for a sui table date f o r the meeting. REs.No.476~ Carried

10. Municipalities, the Manager reported that he did not feel it was necessary t o submit any resolutions at t h i s Conference.

In regard t o resolutions to the Canadian Federation of Mayors and

The matter w a s discussed. Moved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Councillor K u h n That the Manager prepare previous

unsuccessful resolutions f o r re-submission t o the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities a t t h i s time.

RE3 .NO. 477c Carried

m 11. Columbia Concrete Products Limited regarding the Municipality not buying t r a f f i c sign bases from them.

The Manager submitted a reply i n connection with the complaint of the

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Sbgg That t h i s matter,be tabled U n t i l

t h i s afternoon when the Council is meeting with the owner(of the o a e r ) o f the Company.

*Omit

RES .N0.478c Carried

12. a t the D e l l Shopping Centre and had been reported on by the Fire Chief.

Moved by Councillor Stagg Seconded by Councillor Fomich That t h e Manager arrange f o r garbage

A complaint had been received concerning the operation of the incinerator

disposal permits t o be issued a t the Municipal sub-office. REs.No.479~ Carried

13. located at 18957 - 76th Avenue and submitted a r e p r t on it from the Public Safety Administrator,

up the property and he had been charged in Court and had been advised tha t he must complete the work by A p r i l 33th o r fur ther charges will be laid.

!be Manager s ta ted he had received a complaint regarding a junk yard

The Public Safety Administrator reported that the owner had not cleaned

Moved by Councillor Fomich

That the report be endorsed and the m Seconded by Councillor Stagg

matter be considered further by Council i n Committee. RES.NO.480c Carried

A? Z K x s

14. connection with the wage agreement with the Surrey Municipa:L Employees' Association had been received.

f e e l tha t any decision would be made on the report u n t i l Ma;y 1st and he had since been advised by the Department of Labour t h a t t h i s woiuld be satisfactory.

The Manager stated tha t the report of the Conciliation Board i n

He had advised the Department t h a t i n view of the By-e:Lection he did not w

Moved by Councillor Stagg Seconded by Councillor Fomich That the Manager's report be

accepted. RES.NO.481c

15. Copies of the annual budget were submitted t o members of the Council which set the m i l l rate a t 29 m i l l s for general purposes and 20 m i l l s f o r school purposes. The budget w i l l be adopted by by-law which is being introduced to-day.

Moved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Councillor Fomich That the Manager's Report be

adopted. RES .NO. 482c Carried

CLERK'S REPORT

The Clerk submitted the following report i n connection. with the Local Improvement In i t i a t ive program f o r 1961 dealing pzirti.cularly with those items on which notices had been sent out and objections were t o be received by April17th.

m e report was as follows:

REPORT ON LOCAL IMF'ROVEMENT INITIATIVE PROGRAM 1961

Notices sent out, and objections were to be i n by A p r i l 17, 1961. Following is list of projects and objections received:

(1) LI-60-36: (A) 1 2 8 ~ St. from 109th t o l l O @ Ave.

Objections

(b) 110th Ave. from 1 2 8 ~ t o 129 St. ($3,800.00) N i l

157y1 St. from 16% t o 18fb Ave. ($4,400.00) 1 0 6 ~ Ave. from 1- t o 132nd St. ($5,750.00) 9 p Ave. from 12Oa t o 123A St. (#8,200.00)

132A St. from 105A t o 108% Ave. ($6,l50.00) 110% Ave. from 1 3 0 A t o 132nd St. ($3,700.00) 136A St. from lO5A north 355 feet($1,100.00) 116th St. from Miller Road t o

( $1,335 00) Assessment of $2,57500 against 9 9 Avenue

out of #' 4,350.00. Hot approved. 156th'St.hom 88th t o 92nd AvgOt Assessment of $6,475 .oO against, 126A Stdrom %ai& C b . t o U5BadeJ.!&650.00) 107A Ave. from 127A t o 128th St. ($7,550.00) Assessment $12,203 .oO agaim t out

of $ 21,974.00. No approved.

N i l N i l One N i l N i l One !l?hree

out of five.

six out of Twenty-nine

N i l Sixteen out of ~

Thirty-one.

nrr

(b)

128~ St. from 100th to 101 Avenue 102nd Ave+ from 128th to 129th St. 100B Ave. from 1.28% to St. 129th St. from 100a to 102nd Ave. 128A S t . from 101 t o 102nd Ave.

102nd Ave. from 129% St. to

Semiahmoo from 102nd Ape. to Semiahmoo

Old Yale

(15) LI-60-54: 126th St. north for 657.6 feet Assessment $ 5,625.00 against out of $8,175.00, No approved.

(16) LI-60-55: 1l2B Ave. from 126~ to 128th St.

Total cost of those with no objection is Project LI-60~46 - 156% St. - Doubtful

Projects previously approved for 1961:

LI-60-5 LI-60-20

LI-60-28~ LI-60-29 LI-60-30

n Li-60-26

LI-60-31 LI-60-32

$ 2,560.00 9 , ~ . O O 5 , ~ . 0 0 2,650 . 00 4,000.00 2,400.00 3,000.00 2,300.00

St. Helen's Park: Notices now out: Returnable May 15th

Objections

($ 5,200.00) Nil

($ 2,175.00) Eight out os twelve

81,500 .OO

190,380 ,oo Others petitioned for, but no estimate as yet:

133A St. from No. 10 Highway to 5 P Ave. (By-law 184.5

Moved by Councillor Patterson Seconded by Councillor Stagg That the Council approve of the

above program on which notices have been sent out and returned except for Items No. 8, being LI-60-45, No. 12, being LI-60-49 and No. 15, being LI-60-54 which had been petitioned against and that Item No. 9, being LI-60-46 be tabled for the time being.

2. Carried RES .NO. 483

n The Clerk submitted three sewer easements for approval:

(a) S. Klein = West 5' of Lot 10, Block 23, Section (28,

H. Leugner - West 5' of Lot 18, Parcel "A*', B1oc;k 23,

B5N, Z W , Plan 14551

(b) Section 28, B P , R 2 W , Plan 17109.

(c) A. Humen - West 59 of Lot 20, Parcel "At1, Block 23, Section 28, BP, R2W, Plan 17109.

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor K u h n That the above easements be

approved. RES .NO. 484c Carried

3 . Avenue to 108fb Avenue as a Local Improvement project.

Act . The Clerk submitted a pet i t ion for paving of 142nd St ree t from 106th

The Clerk reported tha t the pet i t ion w a s suff ic ient according t o the

Moved by Councillor Patterson Seconded by Councillor Fomich That t h i s work be proceeded wi th

i f funds a r e available f o r the Municipal share. RES .NO. 485c Carried

BY-LAWS :

1. "Surrey Cemeteries Regulation By-law, 1773" Tabled pending revision.

2. ''Surrey Zoning By-law, 1958, No. 1596, Amendment By-law, 1961, No. 1850" was read and reconsidered.

Moved by Councillor Fornich Seconded by Councillor Stagg That "Surrey Zoning By-law, 1958,

No. 1596, Amendment By-bw, 1960, No. 1850" be f ina l ly adopted, signed by the Reeve and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.

Councillor Wood opposed.

3 .

RES .NO. 486c Carried

*'Surrey Noxious Weeds By-law, 1961, No. 18511~ Tabled fo r discussion with Solicitor.

4. "Firearms Restriction By-law, 1954, No. 1287, Amendment By-law, 1961, No. 1852" was read and reconsidered.

Moved by CowcUlor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Stagg That "Firearms Restriction

By-law, 1954, No. 1287, Amendment By-law, 1961, No. 1852" be f ina l ly adopted, signed by the Reeve and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.

R E S .NO, 487c Carried unanimously.

5. 1961, No. 1853" was read and reconsidered.

"Portion of 24th Avenue (Sunnyside Road) Closing t o Traffic By-law,

Moved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Councillor Patterson That '*Portion of 24th Avenue m

(Sumyside Road) Closing t o Traffic By-law, 1961, No. 1853" be f ina l ly adopted, signed by the Reeve and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.

RES .N0.488c Carried unanimously

6. introduced and read f o r the f i r s t time.

%mrey Armw Budget Adoption and Rates By-law, 1961, No, 1854" was

Moved by Councillor Fornich Seconded by Councillor Patterson That %urrey Annual Budget

Adoption and Rates By-law, 1961, No. 185411 pass its first reading. RES.NO.489c Carried

Said By-law w a s then read f o r the second time. Moved by Councillor Patterson Seconded by Councillor Fomich That "Surrey Annual Budget

Adoption and Rates w-law, 1961, No. 1854" pass its second reading. REX.NO.490c Carried

Said By-law w a s then read fo r a th i rd time. Moved by Councillor Kuhn Seconded by Councillor Stagg That ttSurrey Annual. Budget

Adoption and Rates By-law, 1961, No. 1854'I be gassed, subject t o reconsideration. R E S W O . 491c Carried

7. read fo r the first t i m e .

"Surrey Special Services Tax By-law, 1961, No. 1855" was introduced and

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Patterson That *'Surrey Special Services Tax

By-law, 1961, No. 1855" pss its first reading. EllS.NO.492~ Carried

Said By-law w a s then read f o r the second time, Noved by Councillor K u h n Seconded by Councillor Fomich !That FfSurrey Special Services Tax

By-law, 1961, No. 1855" pass its second reading. RES .NO 493c Carried

Said B y - l a w w a s then read fo r the th i rd time. Noved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Councillor Patterson That '*Surrey Special Services Tax By-law,

1961, No. 1855" be passed, subject t o reconsideration. RES .NO . 494c Carried

MA- REFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEZTINGS FOR REPORT OR RECOMIBNDATION blERE CONSIDERED AND DEALT WITH AS FOLLOWS: n

(a) Trade Ekecutive meetings.

Invitation t o Council t o have representation a t North Surrey Board of

Tabled -

(b) t o remove gravel.

(c) consideredl

t o the proposed meeting with Mr. Fancy i n respect t o h i s application t o establish a Security Patrol i n Surrey.

Report t o be received from Engineer on application of Mr. Trouton

Application of D.A.J. Fancy t o establish a Security Patrol t o be

N o fur ther report had been recelved from the R.C.M.P. with regard

Moved by Councillor Kuhg Seconded by Comicillor Fomich That the Counci:L request a

Carried report from the R.C.M.P. on t h i s matter for the next meeting.

RES .NO . 49%

RES .NO. 496c

BES .NO. 497c

REs.No.498~

RES . NO. 49%

Res.NO.500~

GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE

1. south of 61st Avenue fo r 407 feet .

A pet i t ion was received f o r construction and paving of 126th Street ,

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Stagg That the necessary Local

Improvement pet i t ion be sent t o the property owners for acceptance. Carried

2. D.C., June 15th t o 20th w a s received.

A notice of World Conference of Local Governments i n Washington,

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Stagg That t h e l e t t e r be received

Carried and f i led.

3. honourary member of the Committee on the U.G.N. Fund Drive.

A l e t t e r from the U.G.N. w a s received requesting the Reeve to be an

Moved by Councillor Stag@; Seconded by Councillor K u h n That t h i s l e t t e r be tabled t o

the next Council meeting.

4. Notice of meeting of 8:00 P.M. was received.

Carried

the Mud Bay Dyking Dis t r i c t on April 24th at

Moved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Councillor Patterson That Councillors Kuhn and Stagg

attend from the Coturcil. Carried

5. unity i n Surrey.

A let ter from Vincent Stone was received regarding the need f o r

Moved by Counci.llor Stagg Seconded by Councillor Patterson That t h i s l e t t e r be tabled t o the

next meeting. Carried

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RES.NO.501c

6 , received from the Department of Highways.

access onto controlled access highways i f there w a s another access available from other roads o r lanes.

A notice regarding access on controlled access highways was

They advised that a f t e r April 1st properties would not be given

Moved by Councillor Stagg Seconded by Councillor Patterson mat the l e t t e r be received and f i led . Carried

7. A request from the Lower Fraser Annual Rodeo Parade i n Cloverdale on

granted. RES NO. 502c

Valley Exhibition Society t o hold t h e i r May 20th. Moved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Councillor Fomich That the request fro the parade be

Carried

8. A l e t t e r from D e l t a Municipality was received concerning a meeting t o be held t o discuss the North Delta Eavestrough and the financing of same.

The meeting was planned f o r April 26th, but a later advice w a s received s ta t ing the meeting had been postponed as the Provincial Minister of Agriculture could not attend a t t h i s time.

Moved by Councillor Patterson Seconded by Councillor Wood That the Reeve, Chairman of the Board of

Works and Chairman of the U t i l i t i e s Committees be authorized t o attend t h i s meeting when it is held, RES .NO , 503c

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9. A l e t t e r of thanks was received sudden passing of her husband.

33S.NO.504~

Carried

from Mrs. Penzer i n connection with the

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Wood That the l e t t e r be received and f i led , Carried

10. A fur ther l e t t e r from M r . Harold Turner was received requesting detailed assessment information on h i s house and two neighbours' houses.

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Wood That Mr. Turner be given the detailed

information requested on the three properties involved and tha t he be advised of the requirements of the fiMunicipl Acttt i n regard t o assessment information.

RES .NO .505c Carr ied

11, A l e t t e r from the President of the Crescent Beach Property Owners' Association was received expressing concern of h i s Association over the proposed sand dredging a t Crescent Beach,

and tha t the advice of a professional engineer should be obtained on the proposed work,

The Association f e l t that the sand would be washed away i n short order

- Moved by Councillor Stagg Seconded by Councillor Fomich That t h i s l e t t e r be referred to the

Public Works Committee f o r consideration, RES .N0.506c Carried

12 . received concerning the Off ic ia l Opening of a new section of the highway on May 6th, 1961.

A l e t t e r from the Fraser North Shore Highway Association was

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor K u h n That the Reeve and Chairman of the

Public Works Committee be authorized t o attend t h i s opening. RES .NO. 50% Carried

R E S NO. 508c

13 A l e t t e r from the South Westminster Ratepayers' Association w a s received requesting information as t o when sidewalk i n front of the General Montgomery School was t o be built .

Moved by Councillair Stagg Seconded by Councillor Patterson That the Clerk advise tha t

Carried construction of t h i s sidewalk is planned for the very near future.

14. April 28th, w a s received from the Burrard Dry Dock Company Ltd.

An invi ta t ion t o attend the launching of a new dredge on Friday,

Moved by Councillcir Fomich Seconded by Counci.llor Stagg That the Acting Reeve and Councillor

Kuhn be authorized to attend t h i s launching. RES. NO. 50% Carried

15 advising of the annual conference of Municipal Officers i n June i n Victoria.

A l e t t e r from the Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs was received -

Moved by Seconded That the

and as an al ternat ive, the Assistant Treasurer, be Conference.

RES .NO .510c Carried

ADJOURNMEXT FOR LUNCH Moved by Seconded That the

lunch to reconvene a t 1:30 P.M. RES .N0.511c Carried

On reconvening at 1:30 P.M., the Council

Councillor Fomich - by Councillor K u h n Manager, Clerk and Treasurer authorized t o attend t h i s

Councillor Stagg by Councj-llor Wood meeting do now adjourn f o r

met with M r . Meighen, Dyking Commissioner for-South Westminster Dyking Distr ic t .

the South Westminster Dykigg Di s t r i c t and the possible taking over of the Di s t r i c t by the Municiplity.

Municipality had sold property i n the South Westminster Dyking Area a t Tax Sale without knowing the dyking taxes were still owing on the property. r e s u l t the property had been sold at Tax Sale and they had not been able t o co l lec t taxes owing.

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Mr. Meighen w a s present a t the request of the Council t o discuss

He s ta ted tha t one thing he w a s concerned with w a s t ha t the

As a

The Clerk w a s asked t o c l a r i fy t h i s matter with the Collector. A map of the South Westminster Dyking Dis t r ic t w a s shown t o the -

Council and M r . Meighen pointed out tha t the problem now is one of get t ing the water out of the area, particularly where it comes down from the upper levels, aswell as keeping the water from the r iver from gett ing ontlo the land.

He stated tha t the assessment at present is on an acreage basis and the acreage has been classif ied as t o the or iginal contour of the land. An amendment is being considered t o make the assessment possible on the assessed value of the land.

time i n 40 years the Dyking Dis t r ic t is now out of debt. debt load, no consideration f o r future planning o r study of future needs has been done . Dis t r ic t out of the receivership to which it reverted in 1930.

rn

The matter was discussed and it was pointed out tha t for the first As a r e su l t of the

There a l so does not appear t o be any provision at present t o take the

Moved by Councillor Stagg Seconded by CounciJlor Fomich That t h i s matter be referred t o the Public

Works Committee f o r further report. RES. NO. 5l2c Carried

GENEBAL CORRESPONDENCE (CONTINUED)

16 . regarding the proposed new Agricultural A c t .

explanation as well.

A l e t t e r from the Federal Minister of Agriculture was received

He outlined the provisions of the Act and enclosed a folder of

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Patterson That the l e t t e r be received and f i led. Carried

Moved by Councillor Stagg Seconded by Councillor Kuhn That the Manager keep the other

Municipalities informed of the progress of the Act i n Parliament so that the Committee on drainage could be reactivated as soon as possible.

RES .N0.514c Carried

17 extend the time of the i r billboard on the Trans - Canada Highway.

billboard u n t i l May 1, 1961.

An application was received from Western Advertising Limited t o

They had received a permit last year from the Council t o have t h i s

The matter was discussed. They wished an extension of time u n t i l 1964.

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Wood That t h i s application fo r the extension

be not approved. RES .NO .515c Carried

Councillor Stagg opposed.

18. An application from West Coast Development Limited w a s received f o r commercial zoning of a large t r a c t of property i n Section 17, Range 2 fo r a shopping centre.

Moved by Councillor Stagg

That t h i s application be referred t o - Seconded by Councillor Patterson

the'Advisory Planning Commission fo r consideration i n the overall planning of the area.

RES.NO.516c Carried

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19 was received.

Notice of a meeting the Peace Arch Program Association on April 27th

Moved by Councillor Kuhn Seconded by Councfillor Fomich That M r . Chester be delegate t o

represent the Council at these meetings. RES .N0.517c Carried

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including poisonous water hemlock. A l e t t e r from R. G. Britton was received regarding noxious weeds,

Moved by Councillor Stagg Seconded by Counc i l l o r Kuhn That the le t te rbe received and

considered with the Noxious Weed By-law. RES. NO. 518~ Carried

21. loss of chickens k i l l ed by dogs w a s received.

A complaint from W. K. Bachman of 11655 - 130th S t ree t concerning

The report of the Municipal Constable w a s a l so received. Moved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Councillor Fomich That t h i s claim b'e allowed i n the

amount of $ 6.30. RES .NO .519c Carried

* 22, 23 Moved by Councillor Fomich

Seconded by Councillor Kuhn That the Pound Report f o r March

be received. - RES.NO.521c Carried

* 22. A complaint from D. G. Jewel1 of 2966 - 164th S t ree t for loss

The Municipal Constable's report was a lso received. of a lamb k i l l e d by dogs was a lso received.

Moved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Councillor Fomich That this c l a i m be allowed i n the

amount of $ 5.00, RES .NO. 520c Carried -

24. from Mrs. Tessier of 5483 - 128a Street.

Health Unit were received indicating t h a t it would be i n order for her t o give care t o 5 aged persons, but cer ta in improvements would have t o be done f i r s t .

An application for boarding home care f o r aged persons w a s received

Reports from the Public Safety Administrator and the Boundary

Moved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Councillor Fomich That t h i s application be approved

to give care t o 5 persons.

This motion was not put as it w a s Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor K u h n That t h i s application be tabled

pending a circularization of people i n the area as t o the i r objection, i f any, t o the proposed home.

REs.No.522~. Carried

25 Road May Day Committee and the Crescent Park P.T.A., to be held on May 13th.

Applications for May Day Parades were received from the Hjorth m

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Wood That these two applications be

approved. RES .NO 32%. Carried

26 . will now be held on May 8th to 12th and the Clerk stated that one member of the Council was to be selected to attend this Course as previously authorized.

Further advice was received that the proposed Planning Course

Moved by Councillor Stagg Seconded by Councillor Fomich That this matter be tabled until

the next meeting. RES.NO. 524c Carried

27. April 13th were read.

Minutes of the Co-ordinating Committee of the Board of Trade of

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Kuhn That the letter be received. Carried

28. was received requesting confirmation of their grant for 1961 in the amount of

A letter from the Co-ordinating Committee of the Boards of Trade - $ 3,500.00a

Moved by Councillor Patterson Seconded by Councillor Fomich That a letter be sent confirming a

Carried grant of 96 3,500.00. - RES .N0,526c

29 The following two sewer easements were submitted fo r approval:

D. Kroeker - %st !j9, Lot 8, Block 23,/B5N, R2w, Plan 14451

F. Glwberg - South 8*of Lot 4, Block 23, Sec. 28, B5N, R2W, Plan 14451

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Wood That the above easements be

approved. RES. NO. 527c Carried

ANY O m E R COMPEZENT BUSINmS

1. Councillor Fomich stated that at a recent candidates' meeting, a candidate had stated that 56 100,000.00 had been spent on reconstruction of 108th Avenue and the candidate had further stated that this information had been received from the Municipal Hall.

- He asked the Reeve to find out the source of this report.

2. The matter of the Metropolitan Hospital Planning Council and

their request for a grant of $ 600.00 was discussed and the letter regarding the grant read again for the information of the Council.

Moved by Councillor K u h n Seconded by Counci.llor Fomich That the Clerk wri.te and ask the

other municipalities if they have or are contributing to thi.s Metropolitan Hospital Planning Council.

RES .~0.528~ Carried

3. concerning the letter he had written stating that the Municj-pality was not dealing with local industry and had taken one of his traffic: bases to another company to have them made outside the Municipality.

bases received from Columbia Concrete Products had not stood up in the field. proved satisfactory in the field.

strengthen them and he was prepared to supply 10 for the Municipality to test.

Mr. Seidersberger of Columbia Concrete Products wits present

The Manager submitted a report on this matter stating that the

A larger base had been obtained from a firm in Langltey which had

Mr. Seidersberger stated he had now put steel rod23 in his bases to

Moved by Councillor Kuhn Seconded by Councfillor Fomich That the Public Works Committee

investigate this matter further. RES .N0.529c Carried

In connection with the matter of assessments of concrete driveways as compared to asphalt driveways which Plr. Seidersberger had complained of, he was advised that the Municipality had no control over assessment . . and he should take this matter up with the Assessment Commissioner,

4. Councillor Patterson stated that he felt that all members of the Council should be in on committees so that they would be in:formed of the reasons and background of decisions of the committees and the following motion was made by Councillor Patterson in connection with this matter.

Moved by Councillor Patterson Seconded by Councillor Stagg Thak the Council recommend to the

incoming Reeve and Council that all committees consist of the Council as a whole and that regular Council meetings be held on the first and third Mondays, and that the Public Works and Utilities Committee meetings be held on the second Monday and Finance and Personnel on the 4th Monday.

RES .N0.59c Carried

Councillors Fomich and Wood opposed,

5. to meet with the architect to-day and he felt that the whole Council should meet with the architect on this matter.

Councillor Stagg stated that the Committee on the Hall was

Moved by Councillor Stagg Seconded by Counc:illor K u h n That the Council :in Committee as a

whole meet with the architect on the Hall. RES .N0.531c Carried

BILLS AND PAYROLLS

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Moved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Councillor Fomich That accounts submitted by the

Finance Committee as follows:

Accounts Payable:

7449 - 7452 7453 - 7460 7461 - 7480 7481 - 7486 7487 - 7492 7493 - 7494 7495 - 7496 7497 - 7505 7506 - 7508 7509 7510 - 7517 7518 - 7548 7549 - 7552

Payrolls :

#6 BC 406 Winter Works BC 403 tt I t

BC 401 t?

BC 398 It I t

Bc 397 parks Public Utilities Public Works Office

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7553 - 7564 7565 - 7574 7575 = 7577 7578 7579 - 7580 7581 - 7590 7591 - 7619 7627 - 7631 7632 - 7639 7640 7641

7620 - 7626

76-42 - 7646

# 7 BC 406 Winter Works3,695 . 28 BC 403 It 1,430.50 BC 401 'I 11 2,816.44 BC 398 tt I t 3,681.44 BC 397 '' I t 235 . 28 Parks 1,847.20 Public Utilities ll,lQ9.15

Office 26,099.11 Public Works 21,336*87

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

RES .NO . 532c Carried

Moved by Councillor Stagg Seconded by Councillor Patterson That the Council do now adjourn

into Council of the Committee of the Whole in camera. -.NO. 533c Carried

The Council adjourned into Committee of the Whole at 3:15 P.M.

The Minutes of the Council in Committee held on Monday, April 24, 1961, at 3:15 P.M.

1. the problem of rats at Cloverdale and stating they were emanating from the .Co-operative Association building.

All members of the Council were present. m

A letter from M r . Olson of 17753 - 57A Avenue was received concerning

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Moved by Councillor Stagg Seconded by Councillor K u h n That the Manager discuss t h i s matter

Carried with the Co-operative Association and report t o Council.

2. paving of 108th Avenue.

a main w a s l a i d it could be placed i n the boulevard without affect ing the pavement .

The Engineer w a s present and the Council discussed with him the propeed

He sfated that no large sewer main was planned on 108th Avenue and when

The Council w a s concerned as the pavement recently put down on 128th S t ree t w a s now being torn up t o lay a water main and it w a s costing additional money t o repave it after it had been paved i n the first place.

3. three models were exhibited.

t o set up and use. and not as accurate.

The request of the Engineer t o purchase a t r ans i t was discussed and

The Engineer claimed t h a t the new and more expensive model is quicker He claimed the l e s s expensive models were out of date

Moved by Councillor Wood Seconded by Councillor Fomich That the Council approve the purchase

of thds new equipment at a cost of $ 790.92.

This motion was not put as it was Moved by Councillor Stagg Seconded by Councillor Kuhn That the motion be tabled. Carried

Councillor Fomich opposed.

4. Stree t t o King George Highway was discussed.

should be given separately, a t $ 19,300.00 was too high.

breakdown of the costs involved.

minutes at the morning meeting.

The matter of reconstruction and paving of 16th Avenue from 168th

Councillor Staggfelt t ha t the reconstruction cost and gaving costs He a l so f e l t t ha t cost of t h i s 8/10 of a m i l e

The Ehgineer pointed out t ha t the road had been widened and he gave a

This road was Item 65 which had been tabled from the Public Works

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Wood That th i s matter be l i f t e d from the

table and tha t Item 65 be placed back i n Stage 2 of the program.

The motion was l o s t - Councillors Fomich and Wood i n favour, Councillors Kuhn, Patterson and Stagg against.

Moved by Councillor Stagg Seconded by Councillor Patterson That t h i s matter be referred t o the

Carried Public Works Committee fo r consideration.

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Councillor Fomich opposed.

5. Municipal H a l l .

square fee t of space costing $ ~l,OOOaOO. t o be $ 40,000.00. r e su l t as the or ig ina l cost estimates did not include a Health Unit i n the building.

It was gointed out tha t w e hoped t o obtain some funds from Civi l Defence and some from Winter Works next Fall.

The archi tec t s ta ted tha t it w a s hoped tha t the rest of the building would be within the estimates submitted by him e a r l i e r t h i s year.

Moved by Councillor Patterson Seconded by Councillor Wood That the Council approve the sketch

Mr. Toby, archi tect , w a s present and showed sketch plans of the proposed

These were discussed with the members of the Council. He s ta ted tha t the Health Unit proposed i n the building wanted 5 ,bO

m

The grants towards t h i s are anticipated This means tha t an extra $ 30,000.00 has to be found as a

plans i n princip1.e.

Councillor Fomich opposed.

6, water supply t o the Bose Road tank by the Greater Vancouver Water Board.

f o r the next meeting of the Administrative Board.

The s o l i c i t o r w a s present and discussed with Council the matter of

The Reeve s ta ted that he had had t h i s matter placed on the Agenda again

Moved by Councillor Stagg Seconded by Councillor Fomich That the W a g e r and Sol ic i tor prepare

-_II_ Carried

I n regard t o the complaint of junk on property which had been referred

1 a submission on t h i s matter,

7. t o the Committee f o r consideration, the matter was br ie f ly discussed.

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Stagg That the Reeve and Manager see the

Carried Magistrate regarding the f ines imposed f o r infractions of Municipal By-laws.

8. A l e t t e r from the Semiahmoo Development Company Limited was read concerning the i r proposed development of the a i rpor t property.

They s ta ted they were not prepared t o spend fur ther funds on plans of t h i s development unless the Municipality agreed t o deal exclusively with them on t h i s property and tha t negotiations would be completed within 120 days from the date of commitment by the Municipality t o deal with them.

and he wished t o report fur ther on the cost of a rb i t ra t ion a t the next meeting of the Council.

f o r sale by tender and the Council cannot grant an option t o the Company.

next meeting.

9. member was supplied with a copy.

The Sol ic i tor explained tha t expropriation was not yet fu l ly completed

It was fur ther pointed out that i f the land w a s sold it must be offered

The matter was referred t o the Manager and Sol ic i tor f o r report t o the

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The Financial Statement fo r 1960 w a s submitted to the Council and each

Moved by Councillor Fomich Seconded by Councillor Stagg That the Financial Statement be

received. Carried

Moved by Councillor Stagg Seconded by Councillor K u h n That the Comcil do now adjourn into

Carried open Council meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 5:3 P.M.

The Council reconvened in open Council meeting at 5 : s P.M. Moved by CouncillorPatterson Seconded by Councillor Kuhn That the Council adopt the proceedings

of the Council in Committee of to-day's date. %S .NO,534c Carried

ADJOURNPSENT: Moved bs Councillor Wood Secoadek by Councillor Patterson That the Council do now adjourn to

meet again at the Municipal Hall, Cloverdale, B. C. on Monday, May 1, 1961, at 1O:OO A.M.

Carried - The meeting adjourned at 5:35 P.M.

ACTING REEVE