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October 27th

Council Meeting

A lot of business gone through –

The Paul report was highlight of meeting

For a change there was some actual discussion – though little debate

We even got to see Thorkelson ‘Vacation’ slides

Plus Gordon Payne had to leave because her medication wore off (more later)

But Bedard missed yet another meeting

One of Pond’s last meetings as Mayor

	Communities in Bloom
	A long power point presentation which I have most of – went into the how and why of judging – and how Rupert can improve upon its 3 of 5 Blooms rating More later going into each of the categories shown at left

Of course the Paul presentation was what most people were there to see/ hear--- unfortunately rather anticlimactic Items from previous Council meeting went quickly too – thus the loan guarantee; and the 1307 demolition order plus the D&S zoning request--- which was delayed further Request by Fire Chief on 1^st Responders drew some debate – especially from Cote --- he originated what was being undone The Amended 2008 financial plan generated zero explanation or discussion I will discuss these in more detail at later date

Business went quickly

Last meeting this was dropped from list because lacking some of the documentation – presumably now have --- but it was not included in the public notice in newspaper (illegal?)	No Explanation given mere Citizens
	-- because changed, start process over??? Thus require another meeting on 30^th --- by law must be done before October 31^st

G-P can’t take it any longer

Paul Report next

I will deal with the Paul report tomorrow Again the Hesse affair treated more or less as a non issue by this Council --- Concerned Citizens were not given a chance to speak etc --- But they have circulated some more info that should have been dealt with – thus Hesse took courses and went to UBCM meetings on the city’s bill --- strange actions for an independent contractor—even if she is the wife of the boss ---more later

	And of course more on Thorkelson’s sight seeing trip to Sacred Headwaters
	She interprets that area as very sensitive – contrast her interpretation of Rupert climate But Mayor did mention mud slides etc that almost took out PR water --- again little info – but we were told City was working in the area (interpreted as lucky—but that work could have played a role in the slides etc) We’ll never know

Created by LG on 27/10/2008

Last updated on Monday, October 27, 2008