ldmicipal Hall, Cloverdale, B. C. Hovember 1'7th, 1947.

The Council met pursuant t o adjournment Cauncillor?s Ardiel and Keery were absent.

Moved by Councillor Rutledge Seconded by Councillor Shepherd That the minutes of the meeting held on the 3rd instant and

of the special meeting held on the 6th fnstant be respectively adopted as read. Carried

Messre. 0 . P. Harrod and 0 . P. Jarvia - came before the Councfl and drew attention t o a drainage condition effecting their properties on Clovervalley Road, south of Townline Road.

They were asked t o defer cansideration of this matter pend- ing the arr ival of Councillor Ardiel.

Ilr. Clair Arland - came before the Gouncil and asked that the west end of North B l u f f Road off coast Meridian Road be gravelled to permrit him t o have acce88 to his property.

Councillor Keery took his seat a t this point in the meeting.

Considerable discussion ensued and Hr. Arland was in- formed that his request would be given consideration when municipal finances were discussed l a t e r in the meeting.

"Highway Dedication By-law, 1947, No. 891n was read and

Hoved by Councillor Shepherd Seconded by Councillor Rutledge That "Highway Dedication By-law, 1947, No. 891" be finally

adopted, signed by the Reeve and Clerk and sealed Kith the Corporate Seal.

reconsidered.

Carried unanimousQ

n w Purchase, Leasing and Dedication By-law, 1947, No.

Y a M by Councillor Rutledge Geamded by Councillor Keery "lw+t %and8 Purchase, Leasing and Dedication %-law, 1947,

892y was introduced and"" read f o r a fi8st %be.

No. 892" paes i t a firat mading. Carried

By-law was then read a second time. flb ,ai by Councillor She erd

Thdt "Lands Purchase, Leasing and Dedication By-law, 1947, $T fjllenunded by Councillor Eh rahapl

No. 892" pass its second reading. Carried

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&&By-law was then read a third time. by C m c i l l o r Rutledge

was

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introduced and read

893" pass i ts first

893" pass i t s second

Seconded by Councillor Keery That "Lands Purchase, Leasing and Dedication By-law, subject t o reconsideration.

Carried

"Tax Sale bands Beoeipte Beseme By-law, 1947, No, 893"

Moved by Councillor G r a h a m Seconded by Councillor Keery That "Tax Sale Lands Receipts Reserve By-law, 194'7,

for the first the.

reeding. Carried

Said By-law was then read a second time. Moved by Councillor Rutledge Seconded by Councillor Shepherd That "Tax Sale Lands Receipts Reserve B y - h w , 1947, reading.

Carried - Said By-law was then read 8 thi rd t i m e , Moved by Councillor Keery Seconded by Councillor G r a h a m ThatffTax Sale Lands Receipts Reserve By-law, 1947,

893" be passed subject t o reconsideration. Carried

NGreater Vancouver Water Distr ic t Agreement Sanction By-lan, 1947, No. 894" was introduced and read a first time.

Moved by Councillor Rutledge Seconded Councillor Shepherd That Wreater Vancouver Water Distr ic t Agreement Sanction

By-law, 1947, No. 894n pass i t s first reading. Carried

Said By-law was then read a second time. Moved by Councillor Graham Seconded by Councillor Keery That "Greater Vancouver Water Distr ic t Agreement Sanction

By-law, 1947, lo . €@An pass i t s second reading. Carried

Said By-l~w was then read a third tibe. Moved by Oouncillor Rutledge Seconded by Councillor Shepherd That "Greater Vancouver Rater Distr ic t Agreement Sanction

By-law, 1947, No. 894, be passed subject t o the assent of the Electors and t o reconsideration.

Carried

Moved by Councillor Rutledge Seconded by Councillor Shepherd That the vote of the Electors be Wen on "Greater

Vmcouver Water District Agreement Sanction By-law, 1947, No. 8%" on Saturday, the 13th day of December, 1947, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 porn., that the pol l be opded at:

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Municipal H a l l , Cloverdale, B. C. Surrey Centre School House East Kensington School House Kensingtan H a l l , Coast Meridian & Mud Bay Roads Hall's Prairie School House Connaunity H a l l , Coast Meridian Road near Campbell River Road Canadian Legion Hall, White Rock, B. C. White Rock School Hause Office of Messrs. Dibb & Mitchell, White Rock, B. C. Sunnyside Community Hall Ocean Park Coanarmlty H a l l l3uilding opposite Gardiner's Store - Crescent, Be C. Elgin Community H a l l Colebrook School House Woodward's H i l l School House Sullivan Community Hall Newton School House Strawberry Hill School House D ~ v i d B r a n k i n School House, Kennedy & Sandell Roads South Westminster School House Salvation A m y H a i l l , Liverpool Road Grosvenor b a d School House White House, Trans Canada Highway Olympic Store, Trans Canada Highway and Johnston Road. Fleetwood Comunity Hall Hjorth Road School House Port Mann School Bowe Tynehead School House Store Building, corner Hjorth Road lk Coast Meridian Road Annieda3te School House Port Kells School House Clayton School House

and that Percy Livingstone be appointed Returning Officer t o take the vote of said Electors w i t h the usual powers i n that behalf.

Carried

HAlTERS FROM PREVIOUS MBTINGS FOR BECOWdE2?DATIOH OR REPORT WERE RE CONSIDERED AND DEALT WITH AS FOLLOWS:

Mr. Jases Francis - Request f o r gravelling of Francis Road. Clerk to'aUvise tha t municipal finances available are insufficient

t o undertake the work requested this year.

Joseph Dornan - Application t o lease a portion of 26,59 acre part

The Engineerwas instructed t o contact Ylessrs. Burnett, McGugan and of Sections 34 & 35, Block 9, Range X , Sketch 1016.

Hunter and ascertain wh8n survey plans would be comphted.

W. Curr e - Complaint regarding condition of the ditch infront Of his S o p e * % Road. -

It was decided that nothing could be done i n this ccmnecticm th i s year.

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B. H. Cre elaan. Manager. Su rrey Co-omratian AB s'n, Request for construction of a cement sidewalk on South side of New BdcLellan Road between their cold storage plant and their parking lot .

The Engineer reported tha t the Co-operative Association had modified i ts orlginal request and that work had been started on a portion of the sidewalk.

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Yrsc Georne Hone - &quest f o r construction of drainage ditch in front of ht 5 of Lots 6 t o 8, E& Section 23, Block !%, Range 2W, Map 8054, t o alleviate flooding conditions.

of affected the Bichol, Forsyth and Hjorth Roads and considerctble expense would be involved in effecting a solution.

finances were insufficient t o permit the undertaking of the work required during the remainder of the current year.

The Engineer reported that the condition oomplained

The Clerk was instructed t o advise that Bnnticipal

Harm Pears= - Regarding condition of Peace Park Drive

The Engineer reported tha t one load of crushed material and request f o r action t o remedy it.

would be sufficient to repsir the hole a t the intersection and that t h i s would be attended t o la ter .

E, Dupraz - &quest f o r attention t o Vidal Street i n

The Ehgineer reported tha t work was now under way t o front of the White Rock Dry C l e a n 3 . q Shop.

remedy the condition complained of.

R.R.F. Sewell, Secretam. Union of B, C, Mun i C i r g & $ t i - 9 f Enquiring i f the tlunicipality is willing t o ac t along the l ines adopted by the Union a t i t s recent convention,in connection with incressed superannuetfon allow- ences.

requested had not yet been received. The Clerk reported tha t the edditional information

The matter was again l a id over.

CORRESPONDPEJCE WAS ElEBD AND DEALT WITH A S FOLLoas:

L. L. Adam, Secretary. Crescent Property h e r s r bss'n.- Drawing attention t o condition of Stevenson and Ocean rark Roads, and requesting tha t furam f i l l i ng and grading be carried out. load of sand and gravel be dumped on McBride Street jus t west of the other f i l l .

Also suggesting tha t the bus line be asked t o discontinue using Sullivan and McBride Streets during the winter.

Clerk t o reply that maintenance work only can be under- taken during the remainder of the current year.

The Engineer reported tha t the B. C. Motor Trensportation Limited had already been requested t o re-route the busses which heve been tra- versing Sullivan and YicBride Streets, was instructed t o advise the Operations Superintendent of the CoEpany accordingly.

on Marine Drive a t Coldicutt Villas is not to be constructed t h i s year and that the work on Bishop Road w i l l not be undertaken as a consequence. Requesting that a t l ea s t some gravel be placed on Bishop Road t o make it pass&le during the corn- ing winter,

work during the reminder of the current year,

Also suggesting that another

The Engineer's action mas approved and he

I. R. Daly - Expressing disappointment tha t the f i l l

Clerk to advise that it is not possible t o undertake this

Councillor lrdiel took his seat a t this point i n the meeting.

Yessrs. tlarrod and JarvSs - who were awaiting Councillor Ardiel's arrival, once more came before the council and requested that the ditch on the East side of Clovervalley Road opposite Lots 8 & 9, Block 2, Section 31, Tp. 8, Map 6870, be cleaned out and a culvert installed across the road t o drain off the water from their properties.

Considerable discussion ens& during which it wa8 pointed out that finances remaining available fo r public works were insufficient t o under- take the work requested.

Mr. Harrod offered t o undertake the installation of the culvert if the Municipality would supply the tile.

On Councillor Ardiel's suggestion the matter was referred t o the Engineer fo r investigation w i t h authority to supply the necessary culvert t i l e if the installation meets w i t h h i t s approval.

N r . Johansen - Came before the Coumil and drew attention t o drainage conditions existing on Clow Road between Sunnyside and Oliver &ads and requested tha t certain ditching work be undertaken.

were not available to undertake the work th i s year, and he WELS advised t o take the matter up w i t h the incoming Council.

Mr. Johansen also enquired if the lands held in connection with Kensington Hause could be leased f o r the year 1948.

He was advised t o take th i s matter up with the incoming council.

Yessrs. Radford and Johnson - Representing %alley's

This matter was considered and he was advised tha t fZlnds

Corner Business Men's Association waited on the Council and enquired regard- progress made in construction of the cement sidewalls on Trans Canada Highway a t this point. 4

change dl water connections t o the mains a t th i s point and also t o move two power line poles.

along as rapidly as possible.

The Engineer reported that it had been found necessary to

The delegation wa8 assured tha t the work would be pushed

The Reeve drew attention t o the bxird of Works statement of expenditure to October 31st and pointed out tha t tha appropriation for the current year was now over expended and that unless the Council wished t o run an extensive overdraft a t the bank, all outside work should be discontinued. He suggested that the outside employees be given the necessary seven days notice and a l l work terminated.

Councillor Ardiel stated tha t in h is opinion the Council as a Board of Works had been delinquent and tha t the Councillors f o r Wards 5 and l h a d not received a fair deal. He pointed out t ha t expenditures in Nards 1 and 5 had not yet reached the sum appropriated and enquired why it had not been possible t o have the stock pile of crushed grave1,which had been bu i l t up in Port Kells pi t , hauled out and put on the roads i n Ward 1,

at. A lengthy debate ensued, without any ddcision being arrived

Moved by Councillor Shepherd Seconded k y Councillor Reery That the Council adjourn f o r lunch t o reconvene a t 1:15 p.m.

Carried

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At 1:15 the Council reconvened as per motion for adjournment. Councillors Ardiel and Shepherd were absent.

Reading of correspondence was continued.

C. N. Brd;Ley and others - Petition requesting that any request for permission to use the English Church building on Victoria Avenue, White Rock, as a funeral parlor be refused.

E. R. Ycufllan - Strongly objecting to any proposal to establish a funeral parlor in the Church of England premises on Victorfa Avenue, White Rock.

Clerk to advise that no permit had been applied for and in the event of such application being received the Health Authorities wo- be consulted.

Mrs. He N. Bishop, Secretary. Tyn ehead Community Ass'n. - Extending an invitation to Reeve and Councillor candidates for election to attend a meeting of her Association to be held on Monday, December 8th, at 8 p.m.

extend an invitation to the prospective candidates to attend. The press was asked to publicize this meeting and to

James R. &ar - Copy of letter addressed to the Chief of Police advising that vandals had destroyed about eighty feet of fence on his property at Crescent and demanding, as a taxpayer, that some action be taken against the culprits.

Ordered filed.

IC. 19. Taylor. Chairman. Wartime Prices and Trade Board - With reference to the ending of rationing in Canada and advising that the work of the Local Ration Boards can be brought to a close.

for the work done by the citizens who comprised the Local Ration Boerd organization.

Council's thanks to all those who assisted in connection with rationing activities during the war.

Also expressing his personal and official appreciation

Ordered filed. '

The press was asked to convey the

Councillors Ardiel and Shepherd took their sertts at this point in the meeting.

R. Bruce Abel. Director, Local Ration Boards - Advising that removal of the last rationing restrictions necessitates the immediate closure of all Local Ration Offices, and enclosing instructions for disposal of all supplies, records and equipment and for termination of personal. services and of premises where leased.

It was decided that the Municipality would continue leasing the premises occupied by the Local Ration Office until the end of the year for the use of the V.0.B.

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I. W. Neil, Vice President and General hnager, B. C. Motor Transportation L W t e d - Advising that he is not in a position et the present time to give any further information regarding the erection of bus termi- nals at White Rock and Cloverdale other than to say that it is still the in- tention of his Company to do so at some f'uture time. Pointing out that the very abnormal costa of construction prevailing and the inability to secure property

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in White Rock suitable i n area and location a t a price which w i l l compare with the revenue possibil i t ies of the area, i s deterring consumation of his Company's plans . att i tude taken by the Transportation Company,

Clerk t o express the councills dissatisfaction with the

R. S. McPherson, Distr ic t Commercial &inaner. B. C. Telephone Company - Adsrising tha t the opening of the new telephone office at Newton will take place i n the near future and tha t the opening of this office will permit extension of telephone service t o an area not served a t present and w i l l also release vitally needed equipment t o meet requireatents of other parts of the Municipality. Also advising that rates f o r service on the Newton Exchange w i l l be identical t o those now i n effect i n White Rock and tha t there will be no increase in the exchange rentals of subscribers transferred from the Cloverdale Exchange to the Hewton Exchange.

apply from the Hewton Exchange.

McPherson regarding the r a t e structure of the B. C. Telephone Company in Surrey w d had asked him t o prepare an estimate of the monthly rates t o provide t o l l f ree calling privileges.to all portions of the Municipality.

Also enclosing a l i s t of long distance toll charges t o

The Reeve reported tha t he had been in contact with Mr.

The correspondence was ordered filed.

J. C. Walker. President, Newton Local, Pacific Coast Poultry Producers' Association - Drawing attention t o the proposed rate structure of the B. C. Telephone Company covering the Newton Exchange Area and objecting t o the proposed r a t e of $2.75 monthly for a two party service and the lo# t o l l charge fo r ca l l s t o New Westminster,

The Clerk was instructed t o forward a copy of t h i s l e t t e r t o the Secretary of the Fraser Valley Municipal Association f o r consideration a t the next meeting of that Association.

A. P. Pclean. Local bagsr, B. C . Electric Railway 00. Ltd. Enclosing data pertaining t o s t r ee t lighting practice and quoting annual costs fo r operating lamps of increased power,

Ordered filed,

Councillor Rutledge reported that the power serviue in the Newton area w a s unsatisfactory w i t h a considerable drop fn voltage during peak load periods . also existed i n the White Rock area.

B. C, Electric Railway Company Ltd., and t o request early attention to the matter.

Councillor Graham a l s o reported tha t a similar condition

The Clerk was instructed t o take th i s matter up with the

Rev, A, Rutherford - Expressing appreciation for gravelling

Ordered filed. done a t Tynehead United Church.

Inspector of L e a d Offices - Enclosing certif ied copy of an order by the Attorney General directing tha t a Special Survey of the i@ of Seution 29, Tp. 7, be carried out, and appointing M r , R, P. Wright, B.C.L.S., t o carry out the work. incurred therewith be borne and paid in the first instance by the Corporation t o be apportioned on an area basie upon completion of the Survey.

Also directing tha t the cost of the Special Survey and expenses

Referred t o the Clerk for necessary action.

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Association ment of Mr.

W, E. Klassen, Secretary, Surrey k m i c i p d Employees' - Advising that his Association has approved and recommends adjust- R. 0. Berry's salary t o bring it in l ine w i t h salaries $aid t o

Prrovincial workers attached t o the Welfare D e p a r t m a t .

also requested revision of t he i r salaries.

Rutledge, suggested that consideration of Mr, Berry's request be deferred u n t i l a f t e r the end of the year.

stated tha t they had understood that the Coiincil WAS willing t o g r m t Mr. Berry's request subject t o approval by the Municipal Employees' Association and re- commended tha t his salary be increased t o bring it i n l ine w i t h salaries paid t o Provincial workers attached t o tha t Department.

Moved by Councillor Keerg Seconded by Councillor Graham That the Council reconrmend to the incoming Council that

The Reeve aeported tha t several of the off ic ia ls hsd

Councillor Graham, who was supported by Councillor

Councillor &diel, supported by Councillor Shepherd,

the salary paid to Ifr. Berry, Welfare Officer, be increcsed to bring it in l ine with salar ies paid t o Provincial employees attached t o that Department.

Carried

d o h G. Farmer. Secretarv. Bo ard of Park Codssionerg - Enclosing cheque in the sum of $200.00 in respect of rentals received from Semiahmoo Park, and submitting the following accounts incurred by his Board f o r approval.

Home and Garden Store 8 34.19 Cloninger Hotel 50.40 White Rock Waterworks I l . 5 0 J. Mummery 10.50

$106 59

Also tha t the sum of 0.75# has been lef t i n the Board's bank account t o keep it i n operatbm.

Moved by Councillor Ardiel Seconded by Councillor Graham That the foregoing accounts incurred by the Board of

Park Commissioners be approved for payment. Carried

Yrs, F. Hamilton, Secretary, Green Timbers Community Association - Extending an invitation t o the &eve, Zouncillors and School Board t o attend a stewardship meeting i n Green Timbers School on Monday, November Z5th, a t 8 porn., o r if this date i s not satisfactory on Wednesday, November 27th or Thursday, November 28th.

dates mentioned and to suggest that the meeting be held on Thursday, November 28th.

The Clerk was instructed t o obtainiconfirmation of the

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Canadian Federation of Mayors Q Municipalities -

Referred t o the incoming council. J S\lanaary of the year's work and enclosing account i n the sum of $31.oO'membership

fees for the year ending December 31st, 1948,

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Councillor A r d i e l reported receipt of an application t o lease a 3 acre portion of the NEi Section 4, Tp. 9, owned by the Municipality as a s i t e fo r a s a d l l ,

Yoved by Councillor Grham Seconded by Councillor Ardiel That the application t o lease portion of the NEB Section 4,

Tp. 9, be referred t o the Engineer and Clerk and that they be authorized t o draw up the necessary lease 04 terms similar t o those authorized a t the meeting of September 2nd for a lease of portion of Lots "An & R B n of District Lot 387A,

Carried

OD the b e v e l s suggestion, Municipal finances and

The Reeve stated that i n his opinion it would be necessary Bosrd of Works expenditures were again discussed.

t o order an M i a t e cessation of all Board of Works ac t iv i t ies if the Council wrished t o avoid incurring a serious overdraft a t the Bank. outside employees be given seven days notice of lay-off and that the Municipal Auditor be called i n to make a survey of Board of Works accounts with the view of ascertaining w h a t funds might be available f o r the reminder of the current year.

enti t led t o further expenditure.

He suggested tha t the

Councillor Ardiel contended that Wards One and Five were

A general debate ensued,

Moved by Councillor Ardiel Seconded by Councillor Graham That the Municipality carry on, subject t o audit, with a

modified programme of public works, but that expenditures other than those for emergency measures be confined t o Wards One and Five of the Municipality.

A general discussion ensued. The motion was then put and was declared lo s t ,

Moved by Councillor Rutledge Seconded by Councillor Keery That outside employees of the Municipality, withthe

The motion w a s then put and was declared lost. exception of Grader operators, be given sevep days notice of lay-off.

Further discussion ensued during which the efficiency

The Engineer stated tha t demands made over the council

Councillor Shepherd suggested thehr: an audit of the munici-

of the Public Works Department and the adequacy of the accounting system were con- sidered.

table and pressure from the Council,both collectively and individually, were responsible for the over expenditure by his Departnent.

pal accounts be made within the next 9 or 10 days, and i n the meantime the equip- ment be confined t o work in Wards One and Five.

Moved by Councillor Ardiel Seconded by Councillor Shepherd That Public Works be continued f o r the time being un t i l

the Auditor's Report has been received and that 8 speciel meeting be called by the heeve when the Auditor's Report was available.

The motion was put t o a vote and declared los t .

Further debate ensued without 8' decision being reeched.

Councillor Ardiel reported on a conference with Ir. Saddler of the Provincial Welfare Department regarding assistance f o r dest i tute perrrona who . ,

were employable and consequently could not qualify f o r Social Welfare Allowance. He reported that pending an agreement between the Dominion and Provincial Governments on measures of relief of unemployment, M r . Saddler had intimated that the Provincial Government was prepared t o contribute 80% of the cost of relief t o emergency cases of an employable category.

Moved by Councillor Ardiel

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provide employment

Mr. W. Brulotte t o

Secmdeh ty Councillor Graham That the Provincial Government be asked t o take steps

f o r desti tute persons of an employable category. Carried

Moved by Councillor Rutledge Seconded by Councillor Keery That the Clerk be reimbursed the sum of $5.00 advanced

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provide food while unemployed and destitute. Carried

The Clerk was instructed t o contact I&. Alex Hope, M.L.A., and t o request h i s assistance in requesting the Provinciel Government t o provide employment fo r desti tute persons of an employable category.

CLERK'S REPORTS:

The Clerk reported tha t cash totall ing $188.66 had

The Clerk submitted the' following accounts incurred

been received i n connection w i t h the Salvation Amy's appeal for funds. i

by the South Weshinster Volunteer Fire Department for consideration: J Fleck Brothers $lC2.00 John Pearson 2 5 . 0 17 Fire Calls 85 .OO

$152.00

Moved by Councillor Shepherd Seconded by Councillor Rutledge That the foregoing accounts incurred by the South

Westminster Volunteer Fire Department be paid. Carried -

The clerk submitted the following account incurred by the Board of Park Conmissioners for approval.

Royal City Sawmills $ 57.50

Referred back t o the Board of Park Commissioners fo r investigation.

Ir. Farmer submitted correspondence between the Board of Park Commissioners and the h e r Fraser Valley Agricultural Associetion re- garding an account in the sum of $85.00 fo r work done i n bulldozing portion of the Cloverdale Fair Grounds.

Commissioners f o r investigation and explanation. This matter was referred back t o the Board of Park

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The Clerk drew attention t o the statutory requirements

Moved by Councillor Shepherd Seconded by Councillor Ardiel That Percy Livingstone be the &turning Officer in the

Electfon of Reeve, Councillors, School Trustees, Police Commissioner and Park Commissioners t o be held in the month of December, 1947, f o r the term then en- suing; tha t the nondnations therefor be held a t the Municip&lHall, Cloverdale, B. C.; that i n case a poll is required the same be opened a t the following places and tha t the persons hereinafter mentioned be the Deputy Returning Officers a t the placea opposite which the i r names are s e t out respectively:-

i n connection with the Annual Uections.

Municipal H a l l , Cloverdale Surrey Centre School House East Kensington School House Kensington H a l l , Coast Meridian &

H a l l ' s Prairie School House Community H a , Coast Meridian Road

near Campbell River Road Canadian Legion H a l l , m i t e Rock White Rook School House Office of Messrs. Dibb Mitchell Sunnyside C o d t y Hall Ocean Park Community Hall Buildhg opposite Gardiner's Store,

Crescent, B. C, win Commmity Ha31 Colebrook School House Woodward's H i l l School House Sullivan Community Hall Newton School House Strawberry B i l l School House David Brankin School House South Restminster School House Salvation Army H a l l , Liverpool Road Grosvenor Road School House White House, Trans-Canada Highway Olympic Store, Trans4anada Highway Fleetwood Comsnrnity H a l l . Hjorth Road School House P o r t hnn School House Tynehead School House Store Ehailding, Hjorth Road and

Coast Meridian Road Anniedale School House Port Kelle School House Clayton School House

Mud B a y Roads

- T. 6 and 'R. J. Woodward - Robert F. W i l l s - Mrs. 0. P. Jones

- Mrs. R. Kellaway - ?!e S. Huff

- George Radford j J. H, V i d a l and Lewis H . Ward - John R. Sinclair and H. L. Suthrern - John G. Farmer - George C. Hunter - 8 . E. Pbohin

- E. Preece

- A. E. Owen - Arthur Delcourt - Sam J. Wade

- A. F. Overs - F. F. Ernewein - Major T, Biggar - A, J, Chrfstmas and E. B. Goodwyn. - T. E. Larner - F. B. Roycroft - W. R. Currie - Mrs. Maude A. Lundeen - F. A. Walker - C. H. Holley - Mr6. C. W. Sowles

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- W- HELU

- A. E. Smith - Bars. Minnie Lakiotis - J. G. Lewthwaite - Clamee S. Bradley

and further t h e t the Returninn Officer be paid $25.00 f o r h i s services and the Deputy Returning Officers be paid $10.00 each f o r their services.

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The Clerk reported that arrangemate, had been made to hold meetings in connection with Strawberry Hill Pkterworks Construction and Loan By-ltiw, at the following places:

Surrey Berry Grmrs' Hall - Sandel & Townline Roads on November 19th. Newton Community Hall Strawberry Hill Farmers'

- on November 20th - on November 21st. Institute Hall

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The Clerk requested instruction reglirding Plans and

Moved by Councillor Keery Seconded by Councillor Rutledge That Plans and Specifications for construction of the

Specifications for construction of the proposed Douglas Water System.

proposed Douglas Water System be forwarded to the Provincial Health Departrment for approval as soon as possible. I

Carried

The Collector requested permission to write off wnater rates totalling $3.75 on account Number R-19 of the Highway Area Rater System, which had been levied in error.

Moved by Councillor Shepherd Seconded by Councillor G r s h a m That the Collector be authorized to make the necessary

adjustment in water rates on the Highway Area Water System. Carrie4 -

3 d The Assessor reported that due to a manifest error in

the assessment of improvements on the IT-; of Lot 17, Block 3, Section 30, Block W, Range ZW, Abp 454, it would be necessarg to adjust the current tax levy on the property.

Moved by Councillor Graham Seconded by Councillor Keery That the Collector be authorized to make the necessary

adjushent in current tax levy on above mentioned property to implement the recommendation of the Assessor.

Carried

The question of municipal finances was again intro-

Moved by Councillor Shepherd Seconded by Councillor Ardiel That the hicipal Auditor be called in to prepare

a statement on current finances of the municipality and that as soon as this statement is received the Reeve call e special meeting of the Council to consider this matter further.

duced and discussed to some length.

Carried

Reading of correspondence which had been deferred in the absence of Councillor Ardiel was continued:

Walter J. Snook and others - drawing attention to drainage conditions existing on Johnston Road w!iich affects their properties and requesting that this matter be given immediate attention.

The Engineer reported that opening of the road referred

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t o i n the l e t t e r had been done by private interests a t no expense t o the Munici- pality, also tha t there was no defined water course.

present condition of municipal finances it will be impossible t o carry out any further works projects this year.

The Clerk was instructed t o advise tha t i n view of

BILLS & PAPROLLS:

Moved by Councillor Keery Seconded by Councillor krdiel That accounts recommended by the Finance Committee amount-

ing t o $14,816.74 and Board of Korks Payroll No. 20 mounting to $15,211.97 and Welfare payments f o r the month of October amounting t o $6,713.97 all as identified by the signature of the Reeve and the See1 of the Corporation be passed f o r pay- ment and t ha t cheques be isaued for sane.

Carried

ADJOURNMENT:

December Is*, 1947, a t

Moved by Councillor GrahslP Seconded by Councillor Rutledge .

That the h m c i l adjourn t o meet again on Monday, the Municipal Hall, Cloverdale, B. C., a t 10 a.m.

Carried